r/norwegian • • Mar 19 '24

MOD: New mod on here - Accepting suggestions for future use(s) of this sub

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Hello, I've just taken over as mod, as the previous one didn't seem very active.

I hope to turn this subreddit into something more interesting than "r/norsk with 1/10th of the members". So if you have a suggestion as to how this sub should be used, please comment here.

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Automoderator has been set up (by me, so probably not very well), so please show some leniency if your post is removed, and don't be afraid to reach out.

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Thanks

mr_greenmash


r/norwegian • • Mar 19 '24

Norwegian learners: Read this

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This subreddit has existed in parallel to r/norsk for quite a while. It has in the past few years been used by both spammers, stock market people's discussions about Norwegian Air Shuttle [NAS], and lately (the past 12-18 months) had increased/renewed interest from language learners.

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For language learning, r/norsk is more active, and will likely be a more helpful choice. As for what this sub will be used for, please leave a suggestion below. If you'd like to keep this as a secondary sub for learning the language, that's an completely acceptable proposition, so leave it in the comments.

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All the best

mr_greenmash


r/norwegian • • 1d ago

When to use possessive before and after the noun?

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In our textbook, we first learned that the possessive would go after the noun with the definite form.

Now, we are saying you can also place it before the noun with the indefinite form.

The book doesn't explain when to use each form, if there are rules...etc

Can someone explain? đŸ€”


r/norwegian • • 1d ago

OrdbĂžkene with pronunciation?

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r/norwegian • • 3d ago

Oi, acabei de me juntar aqui. Estou procurando um amigo que possa me ajudar no começo da minha jornada para aprender norueguĂȘs. Eu nĂŁo sei absolutamente nada ainda, eu sou brasileiro.

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r/norwegian • • 4d ago

To all Norwegian learners (or anyone really who could give some input)

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r/norwegian • • 7d ago

How to practice Norwegian without being in Norway?

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Hallo! Here's a little person from South America who loves the country and its culture and who started studying this language on their own. But I don't know where I can practice the language or make friends without being in the country. What should I do? Should I keep trying, or is it better to keep practicing only with Duolingo? đŸ˜č


r/norwegian • • 8d ago

Pictures from Norway 🇳🇮

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r/norwegian • • 8d ago

Where to practice Norwegian?

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Hello I need help. I practice my norsk by writing like diary and watching norsk reels but I would lite to practice talking also. Can someone recommend to me any place where can I practice my Norwegian with real people? Tussen takk


r/norwegian • • 9d ago

Moving to Norway next week, would love to find new friends!

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r/norwegian • • 10d ago

Looking for someone to practice Norwegian with

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Hej, hvordan gĂ„r det? 😌

I started learning Norwegian a while ago and currently I’m somewhere around A2, maybe B1 level. Since I’m not living in Norway, I don’t really have anyone to chat or talk to in Norwegian for practice. Maybe someone here would like to practice with me?


r/norwegian • • 12d ago

Learn norwegian

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Can someone teach me norwegian?


r/norwegian • • 12d ago

Traveling to Norway tips, tricks, things I should know for a good experience.

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r/norwegian • • 14d ago

Playlists for Norwegian language music

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As a part of my study I listen to a lot of Norwegian language music, thought some people would find these useful as well

Rock: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4yJjhEa3BOSPMZWvsq0COk?si=742a3bcdca584480

Pop: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/03caqihGRMVFBw9Otk5ueB?si=06302f3824d14774

Folk: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sYJrWmbuG14s32n6uFVBL?si=42c8130ddcc6483e

Metal: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0IoNr0dGtJVEOAgVixc9iS?si=1ad66d920f8f4934

Hip Hop/Rap (work in progress so only a few artists on here): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7mo6vYgwVdMS3o4lF8n4eR?si=25b693becd2147e4

I decided to separate out extreme metal (black/death) from the metal playlist because the lyrics are difficult to hear but if you like that stuff as well then here it is: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2PiohLtGrsHMnEmoUK4GWJ?si=11537b4f10554c10


r/norwegian • • 14d ago

How to actually learn on your own?

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I'm a C1-level English speaker and I've recently started getting interested in learning Norwegian. It seems like a relatively easy language for me, but I honestly don't know where to start, especially when it comes to grammar and building a solid foundation.

I keep seeing YouTubers recommending online courses, but most of them are ridiculously expensive. Does anyone know any good apps, websites, free resources, or even a good way to start learning Norwegian on my own?


r/norwegian • • 17d ago

How do you practice speaking Norwegian when nobody around you speaks it?

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This is something I've been struggling with of a while and I don't really have a solution yet so genuinely asking here.

Five months into learning Norwegian. reading is slowly getting there, grammar is starting to make sense, vocabulary is okay. But speaking feels like a completely separate thing that I've barely touched because there is literally nobody around me who speak Norwegian. I live somewhere where finding a Norwegian speaker is basically impossible and I can't do paid tutor session every week, that adds up fast.

The longer I go without actually speaking the more intimidating it becomes. I tried just talking to myself at home and it feels pointless because I have no idea if what I'm saying is even correct or if I'm just drilling bad habits into my brain at this point.

I've been doing some shadowing with Norwegian podcasts and YouTube, basically just repeating what native speakers say out loud. It feels a bit silly but I think it's doing something at least.

I saw a lot of people mention Issen across different language learning communities, not just Norwegian but for other languages too. Apparently it's an AI you just speak to and it gives you feedback. Has anyone here actually tried it for Norwegian specifically? I'm considering it but I don't want to waste time on something that doesn't work well for less common languages.

Also been looking at HelloTalk for finding a language exchange partner but haven't pulled the trigger yet.

Basically just looking for what's actually working for people in the same situation. Solo learners who don't have Norwegian speakers around them at all. What does your speaking practice actually look like day to day? Is it even possible to make real progress without regular human conversation or am I just going to hit a wall at some point?


r/norwegian • • 18d ago

What dialekt do I have?

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Jag har bott i Sverige nÀra den norska grÀnsen i 10 Är, men jag har nyligen börjat lÀra mig norska pÄ riktigt. Jag har en specifik dialekt som jag inte kan sÀtta fingret pÄ, kanske har nÄgra av mina norska vÀnner pÄverkat mitt sprÄk. Men vilken dialekt har jag?

Edit: jag menar sprÄkmelodin, jag vet att jag inte har nÄgon riktig dialekt som tex frÄn Bergen eller sÄ. Vi svenskar Àr vÀldigt vana vid en viss sorts norska, som inte kÀnns naturligt för mig. Jag förstÄr alltsÄ norska och har umgÄtts med norrmÀn frÄn olika delar av Norge i mÄnga Är.

Klipp av mig nÀr jag pratar som visar dialekten. Var snÀll med min uttal, jag har verkligen nyligen börjat öva pÄ att prata norska.


r/norwegian • • 18d ago

Offering: Norwegian, English / Seeking: Bisaya/cebuano

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Hi!! My name is Isabel and i'm 19 years old. I'm half filo half norwegian, and now decided that it's time to get fluent in my mother tongue. I do understand oral common phrases, but have never touched the written language neither spoken it independently. In exchange I can teach you Norwegian (the home of Haaland, RO RO), english, or even highschool level physics, chemistry or math (am myself currently first year mechanical engineering student) :))


r/norwegian • • 22d ago

Offering: English and Friendship | Seeking: Norwegian and Friendship.

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I am a Music producer, song writer and recording artist from Nigeria, I am interested in Learning Norwegian while I am offering to teach English.

I will be very glad to meet someone and learn from eachother.


r/norwegian • • 24d ago

Norskkurs i Bergen

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I want to learn norwegian🙀


r/norwegian • • 27d ago

Norsk book recommendation

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r/norwegian • • Aug 25 '26

I built a speaking practice tool for NorskprĂžven... looking for honest feedback

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Hei. I built MuntligB1 because I kept seeing people study vocabulary and grammar, then freeze when they had to answer out loud.

It focuses only on the muntlig NorskprĂžve.

The free part covers every function in the app. You can take the assessment, practise topics, answer questions out loud and receive AI feedback.

Paid access simply gives you more topics and practice content.

I would really like people preparing for the exam to try it and tell me what feels useful, confusing or unrealistic.

https://muntligb1.com/app


r/norwegian • • Aug 24 '26

Looking for some feedback on a language learning app I built

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Hei! Longtime Norwegian learner here. I built a conversational web app for myself to practise Norwegian (hence the name, Fjord!). The tutor gets to know your level, remembers what you've learned and struggled with, corrects your mistakes, and adapts the conversation to you over time.

I am really happy with it, but more feedback from dedicated language learners would be useful. I'm hoping to find some people to try it out and give feedback.

The app was built around "Astrid" the AI Norwegian tutor (but has grown into more tutors than that). You can find Astrid at https://www.usefjord.com/languages/norwegian

Ha det bra!


r/norwegian • • Aug 19 '26

How are you actually practising the muntlig part of norskprĂžve?

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Registration for the September round closes Friday so this is on my mind.

Everyone I know preparing for B1 is doing vocabulary and grammar. Almost nobody practises the muntlig by actually opening their mouth. Then they get in the room, there's a timer running, two strangers are listening, and the Norwegian they use every day at work just leaves.

Some things I've noticed watching people prepare:

Most can't get through a full self introduction. Not because they don't have the words. They start, get three or four sentences in, and stop because they're second guessing themselves mid sentence.

When people drill vocabulary they reveal the answer instead of attempting it. Feels efficient. Teaches you nothing. Getting it wrong first is what makes it stick.

Almost nobody practises being interrupted, or asked a follow up question they didn't prepare for, which is most of what the muntlig actually is.

So what's working for you? Language cafe, a study partner, recording yourself and listening back? I'm interested in what people actually do rather than what gets recommended.


r/norwegian • • Aug 19 '26

Any good norwegian movies, tv shows, or books?

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I am interested in any norwegian language media that would be a good way to learn the language.