Christmas is approaching quickly, and what better way to experience Norway’s rich dialects than through christmas carols? We’ve gathered both classic and modern carols, each featuring a unique dialect from different regions of Norway. In this blog, you’ll find: How to use this blog? 🎶Compare singing and speaking: Listen to the differences between how the […]
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Learning Norwegian often brings surprises, and one of those is the little word “så.” Small but versatile, “så” changes its meaning depending on how it’s used. In this post, we’ll explore its main roles, like how it works in sentences as an adverb, conjunction, and more. Recognizing the function of the word is essential to […]
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Are you planning to take the Norwegian language test (Norskprøve) soon? In this post, you’ll find all the information you need to prepare! We’ll go over what the Norskprøve is, how it’s structured, and provide practical tips and sample tasks to help you pass. Finally, you’ll also get information on how to register and what […]
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Introduction Idiomatic expressions using body parts are a fascinating aspect of the Norwegian language. They express various emotions, qualities, and situations through bodily metaphors. These expressions make the language richer and more vivid, creating strong visual images that are easily understood by others. For example, when someone says they “hear with half an ear,” you […]
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Importance of Family in Norway Family holds a central place in Norwegian society, emphasizing strong bonds and support systems. Historically, Norwegian families have been tightly knit, often working together in agricultural settings and small communities. In modern times, while family structures have diversified, the importance of maintaining close family ties remains a cultural cornerstone. For […]
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Have you seen or heard people using the pronoun «hen» and are wondering what it means? Do you need a gender-neutral pronoun so you can write more inclusive texts in Norwegian, or because you know someone who is nonbinary? Read on and find out everything you need to know about «hen» and why it’s important! […]
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As warmer times approach, one of Norway’s most visible signs of spring emerges: the Russefeiring (Russ celebration). If you’re new to Norway, you might start wondering: Who are all these teenagers in red pants? What does it mean to be a “russ” in Norway? What are russeknuter, russedress, russegruppe, and russebuss? And what does Russefeiring […]
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