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å ankomme

Verb

to arrive

//oː ˈɑn.kɔm.ə//

#travel #planning
Intermediate

å ansette

Verb

to hire

//o ˈɑnˌsetə//

#work #professional
Intermediate

å åpne

Verb

to open

//o ˈoːpnə//

#essential #routine
Beginner

å avbryte

Verb

to interrupt

//oː ˈɑːvbryːtə//

#communication #conflict-repair
Intermediate

å avlyse

Verb

to cancel

//oː ˈɑːvˌlyːsə//

#scheduling #essential
Beginner

å balansere

Verb

to balance

//o bɑlɑŋˈseːrə//

#work #family-life
Intermediate

å be ut

Verb

to ask out

//oː beː ʉːt//

#essential #dating
Beginner

å begynne

Verb

to begin; to start

//o bəˈjʏnːə//

#essential #routine
Beginner

å beklage

Verb

to apologize; to express regret

//oː bəˈklɑːɡə//

#essential #conflict-repair
Beginner

å binde seg

Verb

to commit oneself

//oː ˈbɪndə sɑɪ//

#relationships #romance
Intermediate

å bli

Verb

to become; to stay

//o bliː//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

å bli kjent med

Verb

to get to know

//oː bliː çent meː//

#essential #romance
Beginner

å bli sammen

Verb

to become a couple

//oː bliː ˈsɑmən//

#essential #relationships
Beginner

å bo

Verb

to live; to reside

//o buː//

#essential #home
Beginner

å booke

Verb

to book; to reserve

//oː ˈbuːkə//

#scheduling #travel
Beginner

å bruke

Verb

to use; to spend

//o ˈbrʉːkə//

#essential #routine
Beginner

å bry seg om

Verb

to care about

//o bry sɛj ɔm//

#essential #care
Beginner

å bytte

Verb

to change; to switch; to exchange

//o ˈbʏtːə//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

å date

Verb

to date romantically

//oː ˈdeitə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

å dele

Verb

to share

//oː ˈdeːlə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

å delta

Verb

to take part; to participate

//o ˈdɛltɑ//

#essential #social
Beginner

å dra

Verb

to go; to leave for a trip

//oː drɑː//

#travel #essential
Beginner

å dumpe

Verb

to dump; to break up with

//oː ˈdʉmpə//

#relationships #informal
Intermediate

å erte

Verb

to tease

//oː ˈæʈə//

#conversation #affection
Intermediate

å få

Verb

to get; to receive

//o foː//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

å få det til

Verb

to manage it; to succeed

//o foː deː tɪl//

#essential #encouragement
Beginner

å falle for

Verb

to fall for

//oː ˈfɑlə fuːr//

#romance #feelings
Beginner

å fikse

Verb

to fix; to sort out

//o ˈfɪksə//

#essential #problem-solving
Beginner

å finne

Verb

to find

//o ˈfɪnːə//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

å flørte

Verb

to flirt

//oː ˈflœʈə//

#affection #conversation
Intermediate

å følge

Verb

to follow; to accompany

//o ˈfølɡə//

#essential #movement
Beginner

å følge med

Verb

to pay attention; to keep up

//o ˈfølɡə meː//

#essential #attention
Beginner

å forklare

Verb

to explain

//oː fɔrˈklɑːrə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

å forstå

Verb

to understand

//oː fɔrˈstoː//

#essential #communication
Beginner

å fortelle

Verb

to tell; to share

//oː fuˈʈelːə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

å gå

Verb

to go; to walk

//o ɡoː//

#essential #movement
Beginner

å gå om bord

Verb

to board; get on board

//oː ɡoː ɔm buːr//

#travel #transport
Intermediate

å gå videre

Verb

to move on

//oː ɡoː ˈviːdərə//

#feelings #relationships
Beginner

å gi

Verb

to give

//o jiː//

#essential #care
Beginner

å gi etter

Verb

to give in

//oː jiː ˈɛtər//

#feelings #relationships
Intermediate

å gjøre

Verb

to do; to make happen

//o ˈjøːrə//

#essential #action
Beginner

å gjøre det slutt

Verb

to end the relationship; to break up with someone

//oː ˈjøːrə de slʉt//

#relationships #essential
Beginner

å glede seg

Verb

to look forward to

//o ˈɡleːdə sɛj//

#essential #feelings
Beginner

å gratulere

Verb

to congratulate

//oː ɡrɑtʉˈleːrə//

#social #verb
Intermediate

å gratulere

Verb

to congratulate

//oː ɡrɑtʉˈleːrə//

#occasions #family
Beginner

å ha

Verb

to have

//o hɑː//

#essential #routine
Beginner

å hente

Verb

to pick up

//o ˈhɛntə//

#family-life #essential
Beginner

å hilse

Verb

to greet; to say hello

//oː ˈhɪlsə//

#essential #verb
Beginner

å holde

Verb

to hold; to keep

//o ˈhɔldə//

#essential #care
Beginner

å høre

Verb

to hear

//oː ˈhøːrə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

å høre på

Verb

to listen to

//o ˈhøːrə poː//

#essential #communication
Beginner

å hvile

Verb

to rest

//o ˈviːlə//

#essential #care
Beginner

å imponere

Verb

to impress

//oː ɪmpoˈneːrə//

#dating #social
Beginner

å jobbe

Verb

to work

//o ˈjɔbə//

#essential #work
Beginner

å kjenne

Verb

to know; to feel

//o ˈçɛnːə//

#essential #feelings
Beginner

å kjøpe

Verb

to buy

//o ˈçøːpə//

#essential #shopping
Beginner

å klikke med

Verb

to click with; to hit it off with

//oː ˈklɪkə meː//

#dating #social
Intermediate

å komme

Verb

to come; to arrive

//o ˈkɔmːə//

#essential #movement
Beginner

å komme seg

Verb

to get oneself somewhere; to recover

//o ˈkɔmːə sɛj//

#essential #health
Beginner

å krangle

Verb

to argue; to quarrel

//oː ˈkrɑŋlə//

#conflict-repair #communication
Beginner

å lære

Verb

to learn; to teach

//o ˈlæːrə//

#essential #learning
Beginner

å lese

Verb

to read; to study

//o ˈleːsə//

#education #essential
Beginner

å leve

Verb

to live

//o ˈleːvə//

#essential #lifestyle
Beginner

å levere

Verb

to drop off; deliver

//o ləˈveːrə//

#family-life #work
Beginner

å levere inn

Verb

to hand in; submit

//o ləˈveːrə ɪn//

#education #work
Intermediate

å ligge

Verb

to lie; to be located

//o ˈlɪɡːə//

#essential #home
Beginner

å lukke

Verb

to close; to shut

//o ˈlʉkːə//

#essential #routine
Beginner

å lytte

Verb

to listen

//oː ˈlytːə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

å mene

Verb

to mean; to think; to hold an opinion

//oː ˈmeːnə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

å misforstå

Verb

to misunderstand

//oː mɪsfɔrˈstoː//

#communication #conflict-repair
Intermediate

å miste

Verb

to lose; to drop

//o ˈmɪstə//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

å møte

Verb

to meet

//o ˈmøːtə//

#essential #relationships
Beginner

å møtes

Verb

to meet each other; to get together

//oː ˈmøːtəs//

#family #romance
Beginner

å navigere

Verb

to navigate; find the way

//oː nɑvɪˈɡeː.rə//

#travel #navigation
Intermediate

å nyte

Verb

to enjoy

//o ˈnyːtə//

#essential #feelings
Beginner

å ombooke

Verb

to rebook

//oː ˈɔmˌbuːkə//

#scheduling #travel
Intermediate

å ønske velkommen

Verb

to welcome

//oː ˈœnskə ˈvɛlkɔmən//

#hospitality #verb
Intermediate

å ordne

Verb

to arrange; to sort out; to fix

//o ˈuːɖnə//

#essential #problem-solving
Beginner

å øve

Verb

to practice

//o ˈøːvə//

#education #essential
Beginner

å pakke

Verb

to pack

//oː ˈpɑkːə//

#travel #essential
Beginner

å passe på

Verb

to look after; to make sure

//o ˈpɑsːə poː//

#essential #care
Beginner

å pendle

Verb

to commute

//o ˈpɛndlɛ//

#work #family-life
Intermediate

å planlegge

Verb

to plan

//oː ˈplɑːnˌlɛɡə//

#scheduling #essential
Beginner

å prøve

Verb

to try

//o ˈprøːvə//

#essential #growth
Beginner

å rekke

Verb

to have time for; to catch in time

//o ˈrɛkːə//

#essential #time
Beginner

å ringe

Verb

to call; to phone

//o ˈrɪŋə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

å roe seg

Verb

to calm down

//oː ˈruːə sɛi//

#conflict-repair #communication
Intermediate

å rote med

Verb

to fool around with; to casually see

//oː ˈruːtə meː//

#romance #informal
Intermediate

å satse på

Verb

to go for; to invest in

//oː ˈsɑtsə poː//

#relationships #essential
Intermediate

å se

Verb

to see; to look at

//o seː//

#essential #perception
Beginner

å se hverandre

Verb

to be seeing each other

//oː seː ˈværɑndrə//

#dating #relationships
Beginner

å selge

Verb

to sell

//o ˈsɛlɡə//

#essential #shopping
Beginner

å sette

Verb

to put; to set

//o ˈsɛtːə//

#essential #home
Beginner

å si

Verb

to say; to tell

//oː siː//

#essential #communication
Beginner

å sitte

Verb

to sit

//o ˈsɪtːə//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

å sjekke inn

Verb

to check in

//oː ˈʂɛkːə ɪn//

#travel #planning
Intermediate

å sjekke opp

Verb

to hit on; to try to pick up

//oː ʃekə ɔp//

#romance #social
Intermediate

å skrive

Verb

to write

//o ˈskriːvə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

å slutte

Verb

to stop; to quit; to finish

//o ˈslʉtːə//

#essential #action
Beginner

å snakke

Verb

to talk; to speak

//oː ˈsnɑkə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

å snakke med

Verb

to talk with

//o ˈsnɑkːə meː//

#essential #relationships
Beginner

å snu

Verb

to turn around; go back

//oː snʉː//

#travel #navigation
Beginner

å søke

Verb

to apply

//o ˈsøːkə//

#essential #work
Beginner

å sove

Verb

to sleep

//o ˈsuːvə//

#essential #routine
Beginner

å spørre

Verb

to ask

//o ˈspœrːə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

å spørre

Verb

to ask

//oː ˈspœrːə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

å stå

Verb

to stand

//o stoː//

#essential #movement
Beginner

å studere

Verb

to study

//o stʉˈdeːrə//

#education #essential
Beginner

å svare

Verb

to answer; to reply

//oː ˈsvɑːrə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

å ta

Verb

to take

//o tɑː//

#essential #action
Beginner

å ta initiativ

Verb

to take initiative

//oː tɑ ɪnɪsiɑˈtiːv//

#dating #essential
Intermediate

å ta vare på

Verb

to take care of

//o tɑː ˈvɑːrə poː//

#essential #care
Beginner

å tenke

Verb

to think

//o ˈtɛŋkə//

#essential #mind
Beginner

å tilgi

Verb

to forgive

//oː ˈtɪljiː//

#conflict-repair #affection
Intermediate

å tiltrekke

Verb

to attract

//oː ˈtɪltrɛkə//

#romance #essential
Intermediate

å trene

Verb

to exercise; to train

//o ˈtreːnə//

#essential #health
Beginner

å trenge

Verb

to need

//oː ˈtrɛŋə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

å utdanne seg

Verb

to get an education; train oneself professionally

//o ʉtˈdɑnə sæɪ//

#education #career
Intermediate

å utforske

Verb

to explore

//oː ʉtˈfɔʂ.kə//

#travel #adventure
Beginner

å være

Verb

to be

//o ˈvæːrə//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

å være interessert i

Verb

to be interested in

//oː ˈvæːrə ɪntrəˈseːrt iː//

#essential #feelings
Beginner

å våkne

Verb

to wake up

//o ˈvoːknə//

#essential #routine
Beginner

å vandre

Verb

to hike; to wander

//oː ˈvɑn.drə//

#travel #adventure
Intermediate

å velge

Verb

to choose

//o ˈvɛlɡə//

#essential #decision
Beginner

å vinne

Verb

to win

//o ˈvɪnːə//

#essential #success
Beginner

å vise

Verb

to show

//o ˈviːsə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

ærlig

Adjective

honest

//ˈæːɭi//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

ærlig

Adjective

honest

//ˈæːrli//

#essential #communication
Beginner

afterski

Noun

apres-ski party scene

//ˈaftəʂi//

#culture #social
Intermediate

ambisjon

Noun

ambition

//ɑmbiˈʂuːn//

#work #personal-growth
Intermediate

angre

Verb

to regret

//ˈɑŋrə//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

angst

Noun

anxiety; intense inner distress

//ɑŋst//

#mental-state #emotion
Intermediate

ankomst

Noun

arrival

//ˈɑ̀ŋ.kɔmst//

#travel #planning
Intermediate

ansikt

Noun

face

//ˈɑnˌsɪkt//

#essential #body
Beginner

ansvar

Noun

responsibility

//ˈɑnsvɑːr//

#family #home
Beginner

appetitt

Noun

appetite

//ɑpətiˈtɪt//

#health #wellbeing
Intermediate

arbeidsplass

Noun

workplace

//ˈɑːrbæɪdsˌplɑs//

#essential #work
Beginner

arbeidstid

Noun

working hours

//ˈɑːrbæɪdstiːd//

#essential #work
Beginner

arm

Noun

arm; upper limb

//ɑrm//

#essential #body
Beginner

årsdag

Noun

anniversary

//ˈoːʂɖɑːɡ//

#romance #milestones
Beginner

artig

Adjective

funny; amusing; enjoyable

//ˈɑʈi//

#essential #social
Beginner

ass

expression

you know; man; informal emphasis marker

//ɑs//

#slang #spoken-language
Advanced

åtte

number

eight

//ˈɔtːə//

#essential #basics
Beginner

attraktiv

Adjective

attractive

//ɑtrɑkˈtiːʋ//

#appearance #admiration
Intermediate

avgang

Noun

departure

//ˈɑ̀ːv.ɡɑŋ//

#travel #transport
Intermediate

avslag

Noun

turn-down; refusal

//ˈɑvslɑːɡ//

#dating #social
Intermediate

avslappet

Adjective

relaxed

//ˈɑvslɑpət//

#wellbeing #comfort
Intermediate

avstand

Noun

distance; emotional distance

//ˈɑv.stɑn//

#relationship #conflict
Beginner

avtale

Noun

appointment; arrangement

//ˈɑ̀vːtɑːlə//

#essential #planning
Beginner

avvisende

Adjective

dismissive; rejecting

//ˈɑvˌviːsənə//

#communication #dating
Intermediate

avvisning

Noun

rejection

//ˈɑvˌviːsnɪŋ//

#feelings #dating
Intermediate

bad

Noun

bathroom

//bɑːd//

#home #essential
Beginner

bagasje

Noun

luggage; baggage

//bɑˈɡɑː.ʂə//

#travel #essential
Beginner

bake

Verb

pastry; baked good

//ˈbɑːkə//

#cooking #celebration
Beginner

baksnakke

Verb

to talk behind someone's back

//ˈbɑːksnɑkə//

#social #verb
Intermediate

balkong

Noun

balcony

//bɑlˈkɔŋ//

#travel #romance
Beginner

balsam

Noun

conditioner; balm

//ˈbɑlsɑm//

#care #wellbeing
Intermediate

bandasje

Noun

bandage

//bɑnˈdɑːʃə//

#care #family
Intermediate

bare

Adverb

only; just

//ˈbɑː.rə//

#essential #basics
Beginner

bare hyggelig

Phrase

you're welcome; my pleasure

//ˈbɑːrə ˈhʏɡəli//

#essential #response
Beginner

barn

Noun

child; children

//bɑːɳ//

#essential #family
Beginner

barnehage

Noun

kindergarten; preschool

//ˈbɑːɳəhɑːɡə//

#family-life #work
Beginner

behagelig

Adjective

comfortable; pleasant

//bəˈhɑːɡəlɪ//

#comfort #wellbeing
Intermediate

behov

Noun

need; personal need

//bəˈhuːv//

#communication #affection
Intermediate

bein

Noun

leg

//bæjn//

#essential #body
Beginner

beklager

Verb

sorry; I apologize

//bəˈklɑːɡər//

#essential #apology
Beginner

bekreftelse

Noun

reassurance; validation

//bəˈkrɛftəlsə//

#feelings #relationships
Intermediate

bekymre seg

Verb

to worry

//bəˈçʏmrə sæi//

#essential #family
Beginner

bekymring

Noun

worry; concern

//bəˈçʏmrɪŋ//

#essential #family
Beginner

beskjed

Noun

message; notice

//bəˈɧeːd//

#essential #communication
Beginner

beskjeden

Adjective

modest; unassuming

//bəˈɧeːdən//

#culture #personality
Beginner

besøk

Noun

visit

//bəˈsøːk//

#family #home
Beginner

besøke

Verb

visit

//bəˈsøːkə//

#family #community
Beginner

bestefar

Noun

grandfather

//ˈbɛstefɑːr//

#essential #family
Beginner

bestemor

Noun

grandmother

//ˈbɛstəmuːr//

#essential #family
Beginner

bestille

Verb

book; order

//bəˈstɪlə//

#essential #errands
Beginner

bestilling

Noun

order; reservation

//bəˈstɪlɪŋ//

#ordering #hospitality
Intermediate

bestis

Noun

bestie; best friend

//ˈbɛstɪs//

#slang #friends
Beginner

betale

Verb

pay

//bəˈtɑːlə//

#essential #errands
Beginner

betatt

Adjective

smitten; taken with

//bəˈtɑt//

#feelings #romance
Intermediate

beundre

Verb

to admire

//beˈʉndrə//

#romance #affection
Intermediate

beundring

Noun

admiration

//beˈɵndrɪŋ//

#admiration #romance
Intermediate

beundringsverdig

Adjective

admirable

//beˈɵndrɪŋsʋæɖi//

#admiration #praise
Advanced

billett

Noun

ticket

//bɪˈlɛt//

#travel #transport
Beginner

billig

Adjective

cheap; inexpensive

//ˈbɪlɪ//

#restaurant #practical
Beginner

biltur

Noun

road trip; car trip

//ˈbiːl.tʉːr//

#travel #adventure
Beginner

blandede signaler

Noun

mixed signals

//ˈblɑndədə sɪɡˈnɑːlər//

#communication #dating
Beginner

blomster

Noun

flowers

//ˈblʊmstər//

#romance #gifts
Beginner

bord

Noun

table

//buːr//

#essential #restaurant
Beginner

borettslag

Noun

housing cooperative

//ˈbuːrətslɑːɡ//

#culture #housing
Advanced

bra

Adjective

good; nice; solid

//brɑː//

#essential #social
Beginner

bra, takk

Phrase

fine, thanks

//brɑː tɑk//

#essential #response
Beginner

bro

Noun

bro; close male friend

//bruː//

#slang #youth
Beginner

brød

Noun

bread

//brøː//

#essential #food
Beginner

bror

Noun

brother

//bruːr//

#essential #family
Beginner

brud

Noun

bride

//brʉːd//

#milestones #wedding
Beginner

brudd

Noun

breakup; separation

//brʉd//

#essential #breakup
Beginner

brudgom

Noun

groom

//ˈbrʉːdɡum//

#milestones #wedding
Beginner

bryllup

Noun

wedding

//ˈbrʏlːʉp//

#essential #wedding
Beginner

bryllupsdag

Noun

wedding anniversary

//ˈbrʏlʉpsˌdɑːɡ//

#romance #family
Intermediate

bryllupsreise

Noun

honeymoon

//ˈbrʏlʉpsˌræɪsə//

#romance #travel
Intermediate

buss

Noun

bus

//bʉs//

#travel #transport
Beginner

butikk

Noun

shop; store

//bʉˈtɪkː//

#essential #errands
Beginner

bykart

Noun

city map

//ˈbyː.kɑʈ//

#travel #navigation
Intermediate

campingplass

Noun

campsite; camping ground

//ˈkæm.pɪŋ.plas//

#travel #adventure
Intermediate

chille

Verb

to relax; to hang out casually

//ˈtʃɪlə//

#slang #youth
Beginner

cringe

Adjective

embarrassingly awkward; cringe

//krindʒ//

#slang #youth
Beginner

daggry

Noun

dawn

//ˈdɑːɡɡryː//

#time #nature
Intermediate

dagslys

Noun

daylight

//ˈdɑːɡsˌlyːs//

#season #daily-life
Intermediate

dagstur

Noun

day trip

//ˈdɑːɡs.tʉːr//

#travel #planning
Beginner

dåp

Noun

baptism; christening

//doːp//

#family #occasions
Intermediate

date

Noun

date; romantic outing

//deit//

#essential #romance
Beginner

datekveld

Noun

date night

//ˈdɑːtəˌkvɛld//

#relationships #daily-life
Beginner

datingapp

Noun

dating app

//ˈdɑːtɪŋˌɑp//

#dating #technology
Beginner

datter

Noun

daughter

//ˈdɑtːər//

#essential #family
Beginner

de

Pronoun

they

//diː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

deilig

Adjective

lovely; delightful; sexy

//ˈdæɪlɪ//

#romance #admiration
Intermediate

dekke bordet

Verb

set the table

//ˈdɛkːə ˈbuːɖə//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

dele

Verb

share

//ˈdeːlə//

#family #home
Beginner

deltid

Noun

part-time work

//ˈdeːltiːd//

#work #education
Beginner

der

Adverb

there

//dæːr//

#essential #basics
Beginner

dere

Pronoun

you (plural)

//ˈdeː.rə//

#essential #basics
Beginner

dessert

Noun

dessert; sweet course

//dɛˈsæʈ//

#food #romance
Beginner

destinasjon

Noun

destination

//dɛstinaˈʂuːn//

#travel #planning
Beginner

det

Pronoun

that; it

//deː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

det går bra

Phrase

it's okay; no worries

//deː ɡoːr brɑː//

#essential #response
Beginner

dette

determiner

this

//ˈdɛtːə//

#essential #basics
Beginner

dialog

Noun

dialogue; constructive conversation

//diɑˈloːɡ//

#communication #conflict-repair
Intermediate

direkte

Adjective

direct

//dɪˈrɛktə//

#communication #conversation
Intermediate

diskusjon

Noun

discussion

//dɪskuˈʂuːn//

#communication #conversation
Beginner

dobbeltrom

Noun

double room

//ˈdɔb.əl.trum//

#travel #romance
Intermediate

drikke

Verb

drink

//ˈdrɪkə//

#essential #drink
Beginner

drikke

Noun

drink; beverage

//ˈdrɪkə//

#essential #drink
Beginner

drita

Adjective

very drunk

//ˈdriːtɑ//

#slang #nightlife
Intermediate

du

Pronoun

you (singular)

//dʉː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

dugnad

Noun

volunteer communal work

//dʉˈɡnɑːd//

#culture #community
Intermediate

dusje

Verb

shower

//ˈdʉʂə//

#essential #daily-routine
Beginner

dyktig

Adjective

skilled; capable

//ˈdʏktɪ//

#essential #praise
Beginner

eks

Noun

former partner; ex

//ɛks//

#essential #breakup
Beginner

eksamen

Noun

exam

//ɛkˈsɑːmən//

#education #family-life
Beginner

eksklusivitet

Noun

exclusivity

//ɛkskluːsiʋiˈteːt//

#relationships #modern-life
Intermediate

ektefelle

Noun

spouse

//ˈɛktəˌfɛlə//

#relationship #milestones
Intermediate

ekteskap

Noun

marriage

//ˈɛktəskɑp//

#essential #milestones
Beginner

elegant

Adjective

elegant; refined

//eleˈɡɑnt//

#appearance #praise
Intermediate

elev

Noun

pupil; school student

//eˈleːv//

#education #family-life
Beginner

eller

Conjunction

or

//ˈɛlːər//

#essential #basics
Beginner

elske

Verb

to love

//ˈelskə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

elskverdig

Adjective

lovable; gracious

//ˈelskʋæɖi//

#affection #admiration
Advanced

empati

Noun

empathy

//æmpɑˈtiː//

#essential #empathy
Beginner

en

number

one

//eːn//

#essential #basics
Beginner

enslig

Adjective

single; unattached

//ˈɛnslɪ//

#relationships #essential
Beginner

ensomhet

Noun

loneliness

//ˈeːn.sɔm.heːt//

#essential #mental-state
Beginner

et øyeblikk

Phrase

one moment

//et ˈœyəblɪk//

#polite #everyday
Beginner

etter deg

Phrase

after you

//ˈɛtər dæi//

#polite #social
Intermediate

ettermiddag

Noun

afternoon

//ˈɛtərˌmɪdɑːɡ//

#essential #time
Beginner

eventyr

Noun

adventure

//ɛˈvɛn.tyːr//

#travel #adventure
Beginner

eventyrlig

Adjective

adventurous; magical

//ɛˈvɛn.tyːr.li//

#travel #adventure
Intermediate

fadder

Noun

student mentor; orientation guide

//ˈfɑdər//

#student #social
Intermediate

fadderuke

Noun

student orientation week

//ˈfɑdərʉːkə//

#culture #student
Advanced

fag

Noun

school subject; academic field

//fɑːɡ//

#education #essential
Beginner

familie

Noun

family

//fɑˈmiːliə//

#essential #family
Beginner

familiemiddag

Noun

family dinner

//fɑˈmiːliəˌmɪdɑːɡ//

#family #daily-life
Beginner

fantastisk

Adjective

fantastic; wonderful

//fɑnˈtɑstɪsk//

#essential #praise
Beginner

far

Noun

father

//fɑːr//

#essential #family
Beginner

farsdag

Noun

Father's Day

//ˈfɑːʂˌdɑːɡ//

#family #holiday
Beginner

farvel

Interjection

farewell; goodbye

//fɑrˈvɛl//

#formal #farewell
Intermediate

fast ansatt

Adjective

permanently employed

//fɑst ɑnˈsɑt//

#work #security
Intermediate

feber

Noun

fever

//ˈfeːbər//

#essential #health
Beginner

feire

Verb

celebrate

//ˈfæɪrə//

#family #celebration
Beginner

feiring

Noun

celebration

//ˈfæɪrɪŋ//

#celebration #family
Intermediate

felles fremtid

Noun

shared future

//ˈfɛlːəs ˈfrɛmtiːd//

#relationship #commitment
Intermediate

fem

number

five

//fɛm//

#essential #basics
Beginner

ferdig

Adjective

finished; ready

//ˈfæɖi//

#essential #daily-routine
Beginner

ferie

Noun

vacation; holiday

//ˈfeː.ri.ə//

#travel #essential
Beginner

ferje

Noun

ferry

//ˈfæɾ.jə//

#travel #transport
Beginner

fersk

Adjective

fresh

//fæʂk//

#food #cooking
Beginner

fest

Noun

party; celebration

//fɛst//

#celebration #shared-dining
Beginner

fin

Adjective

nice; fine; pretty

//fiːn//

#essential #praise
Beginner

finger

Noun

finger; digit

//ˈfɪŋər//

#body #family
Beginner

fire

number

four

//ˈfiː.rə//

#essential #basics
Beginner

fisk

Noun

fish

//fɪsk//

#food #culture
Beginner

fjell

Noun

mountain

//fjɛl//

#travel #adventure
Beginner

flamme

Noun

flame; romantic interest

//ˈflɑmə//

#romance #feelings
Intermediate

fleksibel

Adjective

flexible

//flɛksiˈbeːl//

#work #family-life
Beginner

flexe

Verb

to show off

//ˈflekse//

#slang #youth
Intermediate

flørte

Verb

to flirt

//ˈflœʈə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

flott

Adjective

great; lovely; excellent

//flɔt//

#essential #praise
Beginner

flyplass

Noun

airport

//ˈflyː.plas//

#travel #transport
Beginner

flytur

Noun

flight; plane trip

//ˈflyː.tʉːr//

#travel #transport
Beginner

fødselsdag

Noun

birthday

//ˈføːdsəlsdɑːɡ//

#family #celebration
Beginner

følelse

Noun

feeling; emotion

//ˈføːləlsə//

#essential #affection
Beginner

FOMO

Noun

fear of missing out

//ˈfoːmo//

#slang #internet
Beginner

fordi

Conjunction

because

//fuɾˈdiː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

foreldre

Noun

parents

//fuˈreldrə//

#essential #family
Beginner

foreldremøte

Noun

parent meeting at school

//fəˈrɛldrəˌmøːtə//

#education #family-life
Intermediate

forelesning

Noun

lecture

//ˈfuːrəlɛsnɪŋ//

#education #study-life
Intermediate

forelskelse

Noun

being in love; infatuation

//fuˈrelskəlsə//

#romance #relationship
Intermediate

forelskelse ved første blikk

Noun

love at first sight

//fuˈɾɛlskəlse veːd ˈføʂtə blɪk//

#romance #feelings
Intermediate

forelsket

Adjective

in love; infatuated

//fuˈɾelskət//

#essential #romance
Beginner

forelsket i

Adjective

in love with; infatuated with

//fuˈɾɛlskət iː//

#feelings #essential
Beginner

forhold

Noun

relationship

//ˈfɔrˌhɔl//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

forholdsstatus

Noun

relationship status

//ˈfɔrhɔldsˌstɑtʉs//

#relationships #modern-life
Intermediate

forkjølelse

Noun

cold; common cold

//fɔrˈçøːləsə//

#health #seasonal
Intermediate

forlove seg

Verb

to get engaged

//fuˈɭoːvə sæi//

#romance #milestones
Intermediate

forlovelse

Noun

engagement

//fuˈɭoːvɛlsə//

#romance #milestones
Intermediate

formell

Adjective

formal

//fɔrˈmɛl//

#occasions #social
Intermediate

formiddag

Noun

late morning

//ˈfuːrˌmɪdɑːɡ//

#time #scheduling
Beginner

forplikte seg

Verb

to commit oneself

//fuɾˈplɪktə sæi//

#relationship #commitment
Intermediate

forpliktelse

Noun

commitment; obligation

//fuɾˈplɪktɛlsə//

#relationship #commitment
Intermediate

forpliktende

Adjective

binding; involving commitment

//fɔrˈplɪktənə//

#relationships #communication
Intermediate

forrett

Noun

starter; appetizer

//ˈfuːrɛt//

#restaurant #romance
Intermediate

forsinkelse

Noun

delay

//fɔˈʂɪŋ.kəl.sə//

#travel #transport
Intermediate

forståelse

Noun

understanding; empathy in practice

//fɔrˈstoːəlsə//

#essential #empathy
Beginner

førsteinntrykk

Noun

first impression

//ˈføʂtəɪntrʏk//

#dating #essential
Beginner

fot

Noun

foot

//fuːt//

#essential #comfort
Beginner

fravær

Noun

absence

//frɑˈvæːr//

#education #family-life
Intermediate

fredag

Noun

Friday

//ˈfreː.dɑɡ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

fredagskos

Noun

Friday-night cozy time

//ˈfreːdɑɡskuːs//

#culture #family
Intermediate

fri

Verb

to propose marriage

//friː//

#romance #milestones
Intermediate

fridag

Noun

day off

//ˈfriːˌdɑːɡ//

#time #family
Beginner

frieri

Noun

marriage proposal

//friːəˈɾiː//

#romance #milestones
Intermediate

friminutt

Noun

school break; recess

//ˈfriːmɪnʉt//

#education #family-life
Beginner

frisk

Adjective

healthy; well

//frɪsk//

#essential #health
Beginner

frist

Noun

deadline

//frɪst//

#scheduling #work
Beginner

frokost

Noun

breakfast

//ˈfruːkɔst//

#essential #food
Beginner

frustrasjon

Noun

frustration

//frʉstraˈʂuːn//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

frykt

Noun

fear

//frykt//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

full

Adjective

drunk; intoxicated

//fʉl//

#essential #planning
Beginner

fylla

Noun

a drunken state; being drunk

//ˈfʏlɑ//

#slang #social
Intermediate

gåtur

Noun

walk; walking trip

//ˈɡoː.tʉːr//

#travel #essential
Beginner

gave

Noun

gift; present

//ˈɡɑːvə//

#family #celebration
Beginner

gave

Noun

gift; present

//ˈɡɑːvə//

#romance #gifts
Beginner

generøs

Adjective

generous

//jeneˈrøːs//

#personality #praise
Intermediate

ghoste

Verb

to ghost; to suddenly stop replying

//ˈɡoːstə//

#slang #dating
Beginner

gidde

Verb

to bother; to feel like doing something

//ˈjɪdə//

#essential #verb
Intermediate

gifte seg

Verb

to get married

//ˈjɪftə sæi//

#essential #milestones
Beginner

gjengen

Noun

the gang; the friend group

//ˈjɛŋən//

#essential #social
Beginner

gjengjeldt

Adjective

reciprocated; returned

//ˈjɛnˌjelt//

#feelings #relationships
Intermediate

glad

Adjective

happy; pleased

//ɡlɑː//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

glede

Noun

joy; happiness

//ˈɡleːdə//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

glemme

Verb

forget

//ˈɡlɛmːə//

#essential #planning
Beginner

gnist

Noun

spark; romantic spark

//ɡnist//

#feelings #dating
Beginner

god

Adjective

good; tasty

//ɡuː//

#essential #food
Beginner

god bedring

Phrase

get well soon

//ɡuː ˈbeːdrɪŋ//

#social #care
Beginner

god dag

Phrase

good day

//ɡuː dɑːɡ//

#formal #greeting
Beginner

god helg

Phrase

have a good weekend

//ɡuː hɛlɡ//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

god jul

Phrase

Merry Christmas

//ɡuː jʉːl//

#holiday #social
Beginner

god kveld

Phrase

good evening

//ɡuː kvɛld//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

god morgen

Phrase

good morning

//ɡuː ˈmɔrɡn̩//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

god natt

Phrase

good night

//ɡuː nɑt//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

god tur

Phrase

have a good trip

//ɡuː tʉːr//

#farewell #social
Beginner

godt nytt år

Phrase

Happy New Year

//ɡɔt nyt oːr//

#holiday #social
Beginner

gratulerer

Verb

congratulations

//ɡrɑtʉˈleːrər//

#social #polite
Beginner

gratulerer med dagen

Phrase

happy birthday

//ɡrɑtʉˈleːrər me dɑːɡən//

#social #celebration
Beginner

grei

Adjective

nice; decent; easygoing

//ɡræi//

#essential #social
Beginner

greit

expression

okay; fine; acceptable

//ɡræit//

#essential #expression
Beginner

grense

Noun

boundary; limit

//ˈɡrɛnsə//

#communication #conflict-repair
Intermediate

grønnsaker

Noun

vegetables

//ˈɡrœnsɑːkər//

#food #healthy
Beginner

gruppearbeid

Noun

group work

//ˈɡrʉpəˌɑːrbæɪd//

#education #work-skills
Intermediate

guide

Noun

guide; tour guide

//ˈɡɑɪ̯.də//

#travel #learning
Beginner

gutta

Noun

the boys; the guys

//ˈɡʉtɑ//

#essential #social
Beginner

guttastemning

Noun

laddish atmosphere; boys-being-boys vibe

//ˈɡʉtɑˌstɛmniŋ//

#slang #social
Advanced

ha det

Phrase

bye; take care

//hɑː deː//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

ha det bra

Phrase

take care; bye

//hɑ deː brɑː//

#essential #farewell
Beginner

ha en fin dag

Phrase

have a nice day

//hɑ en fiːn dɑːɡ//

#farewell #polite
Beginner

ha en fin kveld

Phrase

have a nice evening

//hɑ en fiːn kvɛld//

#farewell #polite
Beginner

hallo

Interjection

hello

//hɑˈloː//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

hals

Noun

throat; neck

//hɑls//

#essential #health
Beginner

han

Pronoun

he

//hɑːn//

#essential #basics
Beginner

hånd

Noun

hand

//honː//

#essential #care
Beginner

handle

Verb

shop; buy groceries

//ˈhɑndl̩ə//

#essential #errands
Beginner

handleliste

Noun

shopping list

//ˈhɑndləlɪstə//

#essential #planning
Beginner

håp

Noun

hope

//hoːp//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

håpe

Verb

to hope

//ˈhoːpə//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

hår

Noun

hair

//hoːr//

#essential #care
Beginner

harry

Adjective

tacky; unsophisticated in a slightly funny way

//ˈhɑri//

#slang #social
Intermediate

hei

Interjection

hi; hello

//hæi//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

helg

Noun

weekend

//hɛlɡ//

#essential #family
Beginner

helgeplaner

Noun

weekend plans

//ˈhɛlɡəˌplɑːnər//

#scheduling #daily-life
Beginner

helgetur

Noun

weekend trip

//ˈhɛl.ɡə.tʉːr//

#travel #romance
Beginner

helse

Noun

health

//ˈhɛlsə//

#essential #health
Beginner

helt bra

expression

pretty good; perfectly fine

//helt brɑː//

#essential #social
Beginner

heltid

Noun

full-time work

//ˈheːltiːd//

#work #family-life
Beginner

hengiven

Adjective

devoted; affectionate

//ˈhɛŋiːvən//

#romance #affection
Intermediate

hente

Verb

pick up; fetch

//ˈhɛntə//

#essential #errands
Beginner

her

Adverb

here

//hæːr//

#essential #basics
Beginner

herlig

Adjective

delightful; lovely

//ˈhæːɭɪ//

#personality #affection
Intermediate

hjelp

Noun

help

//jɛlp//

#essential #romance
Beginner

hjelpe

Verb

help

//ˈjelpə//

#family #home
Beginner

hjem

Noun

home

//jɛm//

#essential #home
Beginner

hjemme

Adverb

at home

//ˈjɛmːə//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

hjemmekontor

Noun

working from home; home office

//ˈjɛmːəˌkɔntuːr//

#work #family-life
Beginner

hjerte

Noun

heart

//ˈjæ̀ʈə//

#health #romance
Beginner

hjerteknuser

Noun

heartbreaker

//ˈjæʈəknʉːsər//

#romance #admiration
Intermediate

hjertelig

Adjective

warm; heartfelt

//ˈjæʈəli//

#affection #conversation
Intermediate

hjertesorg

Noun

heartbreak

//ˈjæʈəˌsɔrɡ//

#romance #breakup
Intermediate

hode

Noun

head

//ˈhuːdə//

#essential #body
Beginner

hodepine

Noun

headache

//ˈhuːdəˌpiːnə//

#health #rest
Beginner

høflig

Adjective

polite; courteous

//ˈhœflɪ//

#essential #adjective
Beginner

høflig

Adjective

polite

//ˈhøflɪ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

holde hender

Verb

to hold hands

//ˈhɔldə ˈhɛnːər//

#romance #affection
Beginner

holdeplass

Noun

stop; station stop

//ˈhɔl.də.plas//

#travel #transport
Intermediate

høst

Noun

autumn; fall

//høst//

#season #family
Beginner

hoste

Noun

cough

//ˈhɔstə//

#health #essential
Beginner

hotell

Noun

hotel

//huˈtɛl//

#travel #romance
Beginner

hovedrett

Noun

main course

//ˈhuːvədˌrɛt//

#restaurant #celebration
Intermediate

høyre

Adverb

right

//ˈhøy.rə//

#essential #basics
Beginner

høyskole

Noun

university college

//ˈhœʏskuːlə//

#education #young-adult-life
Intermediate

høytid

Noun

holiday period; festive season

//ˈhœyˌtiːd//

#holiday #culture
Intermediate

hud

Noun

skin

//hʉːd//

#care #wellbeing
Beginner

hun

Pronoun

she

//hʉːn//

#essential #basics
Beginner

hus

Noun

house

//hʉːs//

#essential #home
Beginner

huske

Verb

remember

//ˈhʉskə//

#essential #planning
Beginner

hva

Pronoun

what

//vɑː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

hva mener du?

Phrase

what do you mean?

//vɑ ˈmeːnər dʉ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

hvem

Pronoun

who

//vɛm//

#essential #basics
Beginner

hverdag

Noun

everyday life; weekday routine

//ˈvæɾdɑɡ//

#family #home
Beginner

hvilepause

Noun

rest break

//ˈviːləˌpæʉsə//

#rest #comfort
Intermediate

hvis

Conjunction

if

//vɪs//

#essential #basics
Beginner

hvor

Adverb

where

//vur//

#essential #basics
Beginner

hvordan

Adverb

how

//ˈvuːɖɑn//

#essential #basics
Beginner

hvordan går det

Phrase

how are things; how's it going

//ˈvɔɖɑn ɡoːr deː//

#essential #conversation
Beginner

hvorfor

Adverb

why

//ˈvuːɾ.fɔr//

#essential #basics
Beginner

hyggelig

Adjective

pleasant; nice

//ˈhʏɡəli//

#family #emotions
Beginner

hyggelig å møte deg

Phrase

nice to meet you

//ˈhʏɡəli oː ˈmøːtə dæi//

#essential #social
Beginner

hyggelig å se deg

Phrase

nice to see you

//ˈhʏɡəli oː seː dæi//

#social #greeting
Beginner

hyttetur

Noun

trip to a cabin

//ˈhʏtətuːr//

#culture #nature
Beginner

i like måte

Phrase

likewise; same to you

//iː ˈliːkə ˈmoːtə//

#polite #response
Intermediate

ikke

Adverb

not

//ˈɪkːə//

#essential #basics
Beginner

ikke verst

Phrase

not bad

//ˈɪkə væʂt//

#conversation #response
Beginner

ingen årsak

Phrase

don't mention it; no problem

//ˈɪŋən ˈoːʂɑːk//

#essential #response
Beginner

inspirerende

Adjective

inspiring

//ɪnspɪˈreːrənə//

#praise #admiration
Intermediate

interessert

Adjective

interested

//ɪntrəˈseːrt//

#essential #dating
Beginner

intimitet

Noun

intimacy

//intimiˈteːt//

#romance #relationship
Intermediate

invitasjon

Noun

invitation

//ɪnvɪtaˈʂuːn//

#occasions #scheduling
Beginner

invitere

Verb

invite

//ɪnvɪˈteːrə//

#social #romance
Intermediate

is

Noun

ice cream

//iːs//

#food #family
Beginner

ja

Interjection

yes

//jɑː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

ja takk

Phrase

yes please

//jɑ tɑk//

#essential #response
Beginner

Jante

Noun

the social pressure not to think you're special

//ˈjɑntə//

#culture #social
Advanced

jeg

Pronoun

I

//jæɪ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

jeg er glad i deg

Phrase

I care about you; I love you

//jæi ɛr ɡlɑːd i dæi//

#essential #affection
Beginner

jeg forstår

Phrase

I understand

//jæi fɔrˈstoːr//

#essential #conflict-repair
Beginner

jentekveld

Noun

girls' night

//ˈjɛntəkvɛld//

#social #friends
Beginner

jobb

Noun

work; job

//jɔb//

#essential #planning
Beginner

jordnær

Adjective

down-to-earth

//ˈjuːɖnæːr//

#personality #admiration
Intermediate

jubileum

Noun

jubilee; major anniversary

//jʉbɪˈlɛʉm//

#occasions #family
Intermediate

juice

Noun

juice; fruit drink

//jʉːs//

#drink #breakfast
Beginner

jul

Noun

Christmas

//jʉːl//

#family #celebration
Beginner

julaften

Noun

Christmas Eve

//ˈjʉːlˌaftən//

#holiday #family
Beginner

kafé

Noun

cafe

//kɑˈfeː//

#essential #social
Beginner

kaffe

Noun

coffee

//ˈkɑfə//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

kake

Noun

cake

//ˈkɑːkə//

#celebration #food
Beginner

kald

Adjective

cold; chilled

//kɑld//

#food #drink
Beginner

kalender

Noun

calendar

//kɑˈlɛndər//

#essential #planning
Beginner

kan du

Phrase

can you; could you

//kɑn dʉː//

#essential #romance
Beginner

kan du gjenta det?

Phrase

can you repeat that?

//kɑn dʉ ˈjɛntɑ deː//

#essential #communication
Beginner

kan du gjøre meg en tjeneste

Phrase

can you do me a favor

//kɑn dʉ ˈjøːrə mæi en ˈtjenəstə//

#polite #request
Intermediate

kan jeg få

Phrase

may I have; can I get

//kɑn jæi foː//

#essential #request
Beginner

karakter

Noun

grade; mark

//kɑrɑkˈteːr//

#education #achievement
Intermediate

karismatisk

Adjective

charismatic

//kɑrɪsˈmɑːtɪsk//

#admiration #personality
Intermediate

karriere

Noun

career

//kɑˈriæːrə//

#essential #work
Beginner

kart

Noun

map

//kɑʈ//

#travel #navigation
Beginner

kjæreste

Noun

boyfriend; girlfriend; romantic partner

//ˈçæːɾəstə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

kjærlig

Adjective

loving; affectionate

//ˈçæːɭɪ//

#affection #romance
Intermediate

kjærlighet

Noun

love

//ˈçæːɭihet//

#essential #romance
Beginner

kjærlighet

Noun

love

//ˈçæːɭiˌheːt//

#essential #romance
Beginner

kjekk

Adjective

handsome; attractive

//çekː//

#essential #appearance
Beginner

kjemi

Noun

chemistry; personal spark

//çeˈmiː//

#dating #feelings
Beginner

kjøkken

Noun

kitchen

//ˈçœkːən//

#essential #home
Beginner

kjøleskap

Noun

refrigerator; fridge

//ˈçøːləskɑːp//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

kjøtt

Noun

meat

//çœt//

#food #cooking
Beginner

klasse

Noun

class

//ˈklɑsə//

#education #family-life
Beginner

kle på seg

Verb

get dressed

//kleː poː sɛi//

#essential #daily-routine
Beginner

klein

Adjective

awkward; hungover; uncomfortable

//klæin//

#slang #social
Intermediate

kleint

Adjective

awkwardly embarrassing

//klæint//

#slang #social
Intermediate

klem

Noun

hug

//klɛm//

#essential #affection
Beginner

klemme

Verb

to hug

//ˈklɛmːə//

#essential #affection
Beginner

klesvask

Noun

laundry

//ˈkleːsvɑsk//

#essential #chores
Beginner

klok

Adjective

wise

//kluːk//

#personality #praise
Intermediate

kne

Noun

knee

//kneː//

#body #health
Beginner

koffert

Noun

suitcase

//kuˈfæt//

#travel #essential
Beginner

koke

Verb

boil; cook by boiling

//ˈkuːkə//

#cooking #essential
Beginner

kollega

Noun

colleague

//kuˈleːɡɑ//

#essential #work
Beginner

kom inn

Phrase

come in

//kɔm ɪn//

#essential #hospitality
Beginner

komme hjem

Verb

come home

//ˈkɔmːə jɛm//

#essential #romance
Beginner

kompis

Noun

buddy; male friend

//ˈkɔmpɪs//

#essential #social
Beginner

kompliment

Noun

compliment

//kʊmplɪˈmɛnt//

#affection #communication
Beginner

komplimentere

Verb

to compliment

//kɔmplɪmɛnˈteːrə//

#praise #appearance
Intermediate

kone

Noun

wife

//ˈkuːnə//

#essential #family
Beginner

konfirmasjon

Noun

confirmation ceremony

//kɔnfɪrmaˈʂuːn//

#family #occasions
Intermediate

konflikt

Noun

conflict

//kɔnˈflɪkt//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

kos

Noun

coziness; warm, pleasant togetherness

//kuːs//

#essential #culture
Beginner

kose seg

Verb

to have a cozy, enjoyable time

//ˈkuːsə sæi//

#essential #culture
Beginner

koselig

Adjective

cozy; pleasant; warm in atmosphere

//ˈkuːsəli//

#family #romance
Beginner

krangel

Noun

argument; quarrel

//ˈkrɑŋəl//

#relationship #conflict
Beginner

kreativ

Adjective

creative

//kreɑˈtiːʋ//

#praise #personality
Beginner

kropp

Noun

body

//krɔp//

#essential #health
Beginner

kunne du

Phrase

could you

//ˈkʉnə dʉ//

#essential #request
Beginner

kurv

Noun

rejection; being turned down

//kʉrv//

#dating #informal
Intermediate

kveld

Noun

evening

//kvɛld//

#essential #time
Beginner

kveldstog

Noun

evening train

//ˈkvɛlds.toːɡ//

#travel #romance
Intermediate

kyss

Noun

kiss

//çʏs//

#essential #romance
Beginner

kysse

Verb

to kiss

//ˈçʏsə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

lade

Verb

charge

//ˈlɑːdə//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

lader

Noun

charger

//ˈlɑːdər//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

lærer

Noun

teacher

//ˈlæːrər//

#education #essential
Beginner

lage

Verb

make; prepare

//ˈlɑːɡə//

#essential #cooking
Beginner

lage mat

Verb

cook; prepare food

//ˈlɑːɡə mɑːt//

#home #family
Beginner

landsby

Noun

village

//ˈlɑnːs.byː//

#travel #romance
Intermediate

langhelg

Noun

long weekend

//ˈlɑŋˌhɛlɡ//

#holiday #family
Intermediate

latter

Noun

laughter

//ˈlɑtːər//

#conversation #affection
Beginner

lavmælt

Adjective

quietly spoken; understated

//ˈlɑːvmelt//

#culture #social
Advanced

lavterskel

Adjective

low-threshold; easy to join or access

//ˈlɑːvˌtæʂkəl//

#culture #social
Advanced

ledd

Noun

joint

//ledː//

#health #family
Intermediate

ledig

Adjective

available; free

//ˈleːdɪ//

#scheduling #essential
Beginner

legge seg

Verb

go to bed

//ˈlɛɡə sɛi//

#essential #daily-routine
Beginner

leiebil

Noun

rental car

//ˈlæɪ̯ə.biːl//

#travel #planning
Beginner

leilighet

Noun

apartment

//ˈlæɪliˌheːt//

#essential #home
Beginner

lekker

Adjective

gorgeous; very attractive

//ˈlɛkːər//

#appearance #admiration
Intermediate

lekse

Noun

homework

//ˈlɛksə//

#education #family-life
Beginner

lengsel

Noun

longing; yearning

//ˈlɛŋsəl//

#romance #emotion
Intermediate

lettelse

Noun

relief

//ˈlɛtːəlsə//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

levere

Verb

deliver; drop off

//ləˈveːrə//

#essential #errands
Beginner

lidenskap

Noun

romantic passion; intense desire

//ˈliːdənˌskɑp//

#romance #relationship
Intermediate

like

Verb

to like

//ˈliːkə//

#essential #affection
Beginner

liksom

expression

like; sort of; as if

//ˈliːksɔm//

#essential #spoken-language
Beginner

lommebok

Noun

wallet

//ˈlɔmːəbuk//

#essential #errands
Beginner

lønn

Noun

salary; pay

//lœnː//

#work #family-life
Beginner

lørdag

Noun

Saturday

//ˈløːɖɑɡ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

lunsj

Noun

lunch

//lʉnʂ//

#essential #daily-life
Beginner

lur

Noun

nap

//lʉːr//

#rest #family
Intermediate

lykke

Noun

happiness; good fortune

//ˈlʏkːə//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

mage

Noun

stomach; belly

//ˈmɑːɡə//

#essential #health
Beginner

mandag

Noun

Monday

//ˈmɑn.dɑɡ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

mange takk

Phrase

many thanks

//ˈmɑŋə tɑk//

#gratitude #polite
Intermediate

mann

Noun

husband

//man//

#essential #family
Beginner

mase

Verb

to nag; to keep bothering someone

//ˈmɑːsə//

#essential #family
Beginner

massasje

Noun

massage

//mɑˈsɑːʃə//

#wellbeing #romance
Intermediate

mat

Noun

food

//mɑːt//

#essential #food
Beginner

match

Noun

dating match; romantic match

//mætʃ//

#dating #modern-life
Beginner

matpakke

Noun

packed lunch, usually simple sandwiches

//ˈmɑːtpɑkə//

#culture #family
Beginner

medfølelse

Noun

compassion

//ˈmeːdføːləlsə//

#empathy #reassurance
Intermediate

medisin

Noun

medicine

//mɛdiˈsiːn//

#essential #health
Beginner

melding

Noun

message; text message

//ˈmɛldɪŋ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

men

Conjunction

but

//mɛn//

#essential #basics
Beginner

mening

Noun

opinion; meaning

//ˈmeːnɪŋ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

meny

Noun

menu

//mɛˈnyː//

#essential #ordering
Beginner

mett

Adjective

full; no longer hungry

//mɛt//

#essential #food
Beginner

middag

Noun

dinner

//ˈmɪdɑɡ//

#essential #home
Beginner

midlertidig

Adjective

temporary

//ˈmɪdlərtiːdɪ//

#work #family-life
Intermediate

midnatt

Noun

midnight

//ˈmɪdˌnat//

#time #holiday
Beginner

minnestund

Noun

memorial gathering

//ˈmɪnəˌstʉnd//

#family #occasions
Intermediate

misforståelse

Noun

misunderstanding

//ˈmɪsfɔrstoːəlse//

#conflict-repair #communication
Intermediate

mobil

Noun

mobile phone; cell phone

//muˈbiːl//

#essential #daily-routine
Beginner

modig

Adjective

brave

//ˈmuːdɪ//

#praise #personality
Beginner

monogami

Noun

monogamy

//mɔnɔɡɑˈmiː//

#relationships #communication
Intermediate

mor

Noun

mother

//muːr//

#essential #family
Beginner

morgen

Noun

morning

//ˈmɔrɡn̩//

#essential #time
Beginner

morgenfly

Noun

early morning flight

//ˈmɔr.ɡn̩.flyː//

#travel #transport
Intermediate

morgenstund

Noun

early morning time; morning moment

//ˈmɔrɡn̩ˌstʉnd//

#time #daily-life
Intermediate

morsdag

Noun

Mother's Day

//ˈmuːrʂˌdɑːɡ//

#family #holiday
Beginner

morsom

Adjective

funny; amusing

//ˈmuːʂɔm//

#personality #essential
Beginner

møte

Noun

meeting

//ˈmøːtə//

#essential #work
Beginner

munn

Noun

mouth

//mʉn//

#essential #health
Beginner

muskel

Noun

muscle

//ˈmʉskəl//

#health #fitness
Intermediate

mye

determiner

much; a lot

//ˈmyː.ə//

#essential #basics
Beginner

myk

Adjective

soft

//myːk//

#comfort #romance
Beginner

nabo

Noun

neighbor

//ˈnɑːbu//

#home #community
Beginner

nach

Noun

afterparty at someone's home

//nɑk//

#slang #social
Intermediate

nærhet

Noun

closeness; emotional nearness

//ˈnæːɾheːt//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

nærhet

Noun

closeness; intimacy

//ˈnæːrheːt//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

nakke

Noun

back of the neck; neck

//ˈnɑkːə//

#health #wellbeing
Intermediate

når

Adverb

when

//noːr//

#essential #basics
Beginner

natt

Noun

night

//nat//

#time #daily-life
Beginner

nei

Interjection

no

//næɪ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

nei takk

Phrase

no thank you

//næi tɑk//

#essential #response
Beginner

nervositet

Noun

nervousness

//nærvusiˈteːt//

#essential #romance
Beginner

nese

Noun

nose

//ˈneːsə//

#essential #body
Beginner

nettdating

Noun

online dating

//ˈnɛtˌdɑːtɪŋ//

#dating #modern-life
Beginner

ni

number

nine

//niː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

nøkkel

Noun

key

//ˈnœkːəl//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

nord

Noun

north

//nuːɖ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

null

number

zero

//nʉlː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

null filter

expression

no filter; speaking very directly

//nʉl ˈfɪltər//

#slang #social
Intermediate

nydelig

Adjective

lovely; gorgeous

//ˈnyːdəlɪ//

#essential #praise
Beginner

nysgjerrig

Adjective

curious

//ˈnyːˌɧærɪ//

#dating #social
Beginner

nyttårsaften

Noun

New Year's Eve

//ˈnʏtˌoːrsˌaftən//

#holiday #celebration
Beginner

nyttårsdag

Noun

New Year's Day

//ˈnʏtˌoːrsˌdɑːɡ//

#holiday #family
Beginner

og

Conjunction

and

//ɔɡ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

også

Adverb

also; too

//ˈɔk.so//

#essential #basics
Beginner

øl

Noun

beer

//œl//

#drink #social
Beginner

øm

Adjective

tender; sore

//øm//

#wellbeing #romance
Intermediate

omsorg

Noun

care; nurturing care

//ˈɔm.sɔrɡ//

#essential #family
Beginner

omsorgsfull

Adjective

caring

//ˈɔmsɔrjsfʉl//

#affection #personality
Intermediate

omtanke

Noun

care; thoughtfulness

//ˈɔmˌtɑŋkə//

#affection #relationship
Intermediate

omtänksom

Adjective

thoughtful; considerate

//ˈɔmtɛŋksom//

#personality #praise
Intermediate

onsdag

Noun

Wednesday

//ˈʊn.sdɑɡ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

oppgave

Noun

assignment; task

//ˈɔpɡɑːvə//

#education #work
Beginner

oppmerksomhet

Noun

attention

//ˈɔpːmærksomheːt//

#romance #daily-life
Beginner

oppriktig

Adjective

sincere

//ˈɔprɪktɪ//

#personality #admiration
Intermediate

opptatt

Adjective

taken; already in a relationship

//ˈɔptɑt//

#dating #essential
Beginner

oppvask

Noun

dishwashing; dishes

//ˈɔpːvɑsk//

#essential #chores
Beginner

ord

Noun

word; words

//uːr//

#essential #communication
Beginner

øre

Noun

ear

//ˈø̀ːrə//

#essential #body
Beginner

ork

Noun

energy or willingness for something

//ɔrk//

#essential #everyday
Intermediate

ost

Noun

cheese

//uːst//

#food #shared-dining
Beginner

overnatting

Noun

overnight stay; accommodation

//ˈoː.vəɳɑt.nɪŋ//

#travel #planning
Intermediate

overraskelse

Noun

surprise

//ˈuːvəˌrɑskəlsə//

#romance #affection
Beginner

overtid

Noun

overtime

//ˈoːvərtiːd//

#essential #work
Beginner

øye

Noun

eye

//ˈœ̀jə//

#essential #body
Beginner

på fylla

expression

while drunk; in a drunken state

//poː ˈfʏlɑ//

#slang #nightlife
Intermediate

på gjensyn

Phrase

see you again; until next time

//poː ˈjɛnsyːn//

#formal #farewell
Intermediate

partner

Noun

romantic partner

//pɑʈˈnɛr//

#essential #romance
Beginner

påske

Noun

Easter

//ˈpoːskə//

#holiday #family
Beginner

pass

Noun

passport

//pas//

#travel #essential
Beginner

passe

Verb

look after; babysit

//ˈpɑsə//

#caregiving #family
Beginner

pause

Noun

pause; break

//ˈpæʉsə//

#conflict-repair #communication
Beginner

pen

Adjective

pretty; nice-looking

//peːn//

#essential #appearance
Beginner

pensum

Noun

required reading; syllabus content

//ˈpɛnsʉm//

#education #study-life
Intermediate

permisjon

Noun

leave of absence

//pærmɪˈʂuːn//

#work #family-life
Intermediate

personlighet

Noun

personality

//pæʂuːnliheːt//

#personality #essential
Beginner

piknik

Noun

picnic

//pɪkˈniːk//

#travel #romance
Beginner

pinse

Noun

Pentecost holiday

//ˈpɪnsə//

#holiday #calendar
Intermediate

plan

Noun

plan; schedule

//plɑːn//

#essential #planning
Beginner

praktisk

Adjective

practical

//ˈprɑk.tɪsk//

#travel #planning
Beginner

prat

Noun

chat; casual talk

//prɑːt//

#essential #conversation
Beginner

prate skit

Verb

to talk nonsense; to chat nonsense

//ˈprɑːtə ʂiːt//

#slang #social
Intermediate

privat

Adjective

private; personal

//prɪˈvɑːt//

#family #romance
Beginner

program

Noun

program; event schedule

//proˈɡrɑm//

#scheduling #occasions
Beginner

prøve

Noun

test; quiz

//ˈprøːvə//

#education #essential
Beginner

punktlig

Adjective

punctual; on time

//ˈpʉŋktli//

#scheduling #social
Intermediate

pust

Noun

breath

//pʉst//

#wellbeing #romance
Intermediate

raseri

Noun

rage

//rɑˈseːri//

#emotion #conflict
Intermediate

redd

Adjective

afraid; scared

//red//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

regning

Noun

bill; invoice

//ˈrɛɡniŋ//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

reise

Verb

travel; leave

//ˈræɪsə//

#essential #planning
Beginner

reisefeber

Noun

pre-trip excitement; travel jitters

//ˈræɪ̯.sə.feː.bər//

#travel #emotion
Intermediate

reisefølge

Noun

travel companion

//ˈræɪ̯.sə.føl.ɡə//

#travel #romance
Intermediate

reisemål

Noun

travel destination

//ˈræɪ̯.sə.moːl//

#travel #planning
Intermediate

ren

Adjective

clean

//reːn//

#essential #care
Beginner

reservasjon

Noun

reservation; booking

//rɛsərvaˈʂuːn//

#scheduling #romance
Intermediate

respekt

Noun

respect

//rɛˈspɛkt//

#essential #communication
Beginner

restaurant

Noun

restaurant

//rɛstʉˈrɑŋ//

#essential #dining-out
Beginner

rett fram

Adverb

straight ahead

//rɛt frɑm//

#essential #basics
Beginner

ring

Noun

ring; band

//rɪŋ//

#romance #wedding
Beginner

ro

Noun

calm; peace of mind

//ruː//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

roaste

Verb

to roast; to mock sharply in a funny way

//ˈroːstə//

#slang #youth
Intermediate

roe seg

Verb

to calm down

//ˈruːə sæi//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

rolig

Adjective

calm

//ˈruːli//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

rolig sted

Noun

quiet place

//ˈruː.lɪ stɛd//

#travel #romance
Beginner

rom

Noun

room

//ruːm//

#essential #home
Beginner

romanse

Noun

romance; love affair

//ruˈmɑnsə//

#romance #essential
Beginner

romantisk

Adjective

romantic

//ruˈmɑntisk//

#essential #romance
Beginner

romjul

Noun

the days between Christmas and New Year

//ˈruːmˌjʉːl//

#holiday #culture
Intermediate

ros

Noun

praise

//ruːs//

#praise #essential
Beginner

rose

Verb

to praise

//ˈruːsə//

#praise #essential
Intermediate

russ

Noun

graduating high-school celebrant

//rʉs//

#culture #youth
Advanced

russelåt

Noun

graduation-party song

//ˈrʉsəlot//

#culture #music
Advanced

russetid

Noun

graduation-party season for upper secondary students

//ˈrʉsətiːd//

#culture #youth
Advanced

rute

Noun

route

//ˈrʉː.tə//

#travel #navigation
Beginner

rydde

Verb

tidy up

//ˈrʏdə//

#home #essential
Beginner

rygg

Noun

back

//rʏɡː//

#essential #wellbeing
Beginner

ryggsekk

Noun

backpack

//ˈrʏɡː.sɛk//

#travel #adventure
Beginner

så bra

Phrase

that's great; good to hear

//soː brɑː//

#social #reaction
Beginner

så synd

Phrase

that's a pity; sorry to hear that

//soː syn//

#social #sympathy
Beginner

salat

Noun

salad

//sɑˈlɑːt//

#food #ordering
Beginner

salve

Noun

ointment

//ˈsɑlvə//

#care #health
Intermediate

samboer

Noun

cohabiting partner

//ˈsɑmˌbuːər//

#relationship #culture
Intermediate

samtale

Noun

conversation

//sɑmˈtɑːlə//

#essential #communication
Beginner

sånn

expression

like that; kind of; you know

//sɔn//

#essential #spoken-language
Beginner

sår

Noun

wound; sore

//soːr//

#care #health
Beginner

sårbar

Adjective

vulnerable

//ˈsoːrbɑːr//

#feelings #relationships
Intermediate

savn

Noun

longing; missing someone

//sɑvn//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

savne

Verb

to miss someone

//ˈsɑvːnə//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

sees

Phrase

see you

//seːs//

#informal #farewell
Beginner

seks

number

six

//sɛks//

#essential #basics
Beginner

semester

Noun

semester; school term

//səˈmɛstər//

#education #planning
Beginner

sen

Adjective

late

//seːn//

#essential #daily-routine
Beginner

sende melding

Verb

send a message; text

//ˈsɛnːə ˈmɛldɪŋ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

sentral

Adjective

central; conveniently located

//sɛnˈtrɑːl//

#travel #planning
Intermediate

seriøst

Adjective

serious

//særiˈøːst//

#relationships #essential
Beginner

servere

Verb

serve

//særˈveːrə//

#hospitality #home
Intermediate

sesong

Noun

season

//səˈsɔŋ//

#season #scheduling
Beginner

setning

Noun

sentence

//ˈseːtnɪŋ//

#communication #conversation
Beginner

sett deg

Phrase

have a seat; sit down

//sɛt dæi//

#hospitality #polite
Beginner

severdighet

Noun

sight; tourist attraction

//ˈseː.væɾ.dɪɡ.heːt//

#travel #city
Intermediate

signaler

Noun

signals; hints

//sɪɡˈnɑːlər//

#dating #communication
Beginner

singelliv

Noun

single life

//ˈsɪŋəlˌliːv//

#relationships #daily-life
Beginner

sinne

Noun

anger

//ˈsɪnːə//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

sint

Adjective

angry

//sɪnt//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

situationship

Noun

undefined romantic situation; not quite a relationship

//ˈsɪtʃuˌeɪʃənʃɪp//

#slang #dating
Advanced

sjalanse

Noun

jealousy

//ʃɑˈlɑnsə//

#feelings #relationships
Beginner

sjalu

Adjective

jealous

//ʃɑˈlʉː//

#romance #conflict
Beginner

sjalusi

Noun

jealousy

//ʂɑlʉˈsiː//

#relationship #emotion
Intermediate

sjalusi

Noun

jealousy

//ʃɑˈlʉːsi//

#romance #conflict
Beginner

sjarm

Noun

charm

//ʃɑrm//

#admiration #personality
Intermediate

sjarmere

Verb

to charm; to win over romantically

//ʂɑɾˈmeːɾə//

#romance #affection
Intermediate

sjarmerende

Adjective

charming

//ʃɑrˈmeːrənə//

#admiration #personality
Intermediate

sjef

Noun

boss; manager

//ʃeːf//

#essential #work
Beginner

sju

number

seven

//ʂʉː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

skål

Interjection

cheers; toast

//skoːl//

#social #celebration
Beginner

skal vi

Phrase

shall we; should we

//skɑl viː//

#essential #romance
Beginner

skam

Noun

shame

//skɑm//

#emotion #conflict
Intermediate

skiftende

Adjective

changing; variable

//ˈʃɪftəndə//

#work #planning
Intermediate

skikkelig

Adverb

really; properly; genuinely

//ˈɧɪkəli//

#essential #social
Beginner

skryte

Verb

to brag; to boast

//ˈskryːtə//

#essential #social
Beginner

skuffelse

Noun

disappointment

//ˈskʉfːəlsə//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

skuffet

Adjective

disappointed

//ˈskʉfːət//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

skulder

Noun

shoulder

//ˈskʉldər//

#body #wellbeing
Beginner

skumring

Noun

twilight; dusk

//ˈskʉmrɪŋ//

#time #romance
Intermediate

skyld

Noun

guilt

//ʃʏld//

#essential #conflict
Beginner

slå opp

Verb

to break up

//sloː ɔp//

#essential #breakup
Beginner

slektning

Noun

relative

//ˈslɛktniŋ//

#family #essential
Beginner

slektstreff

Noun

family reunion

//ˈslɛktˌstrɛf//

#family #occasions
Intermediate

sliten

Adjective

tired; worn out

//ˈsliːtən//

#family #emotions
Beginner

smake

Verb

taste; try the flavor of

//ˈsmɑːkə//

#food #cooking
Beginner

småprat

Noun

small talk

//ˈsmoːprɑːt//

#essential #social
Beginner

smart

Adjective

smart; clever

//smɑʈ//

#essential #praise
Beginner

smil

Noun

smile

//smiːl//

#appearance #affection
Beginner

smør

Noun

butter

//smœr//

#food #cooking
Beginner

snakke ut

Verb

to talk things through

//ˈsnɑkə ʉːt//

#relationship #communication
Intermediate

snakkes

Phrase

talk later; bye for now

//ˈsnɑkəs//

#informal #farewell
Beginner

snappa

Verb

messaged on Snapchat

//ˈsnɑpɑ//

#slang #internet
Intermediate

snart

Adverb

soon

//snɑːʈ//

#essential #romance
Beginner

snill

Adjective

kind; nice

//snɪl//

#essential #personality
Beginner

snodig

Adjective

odd in a quirky or amusing way

//ˈsnuːdi//

#social #personality
Intermediate

solnedgang

Noun

sunset

//ˈsuːl.neːd.ɡɑŋ//

#travel #romance
Beginner

soloppgang

Noun

sunrise

//ˈsuːlˌɔpɡɑŋ//

#time #romance
Intermediate

sommer

Noun

summer

//ˈsɔmər//

#season #holiday
Beginner

sommerfugler i magen

Noun

butterflies in the stomach

//ˈsɔmərˌfʉɡlər iː ˈmɑːɡən//

#feelings #essential
Beginner

sommerromanser

Noun

summer romances

//ˈsɔmərromɑnsər//

#romance #culture
Intermediate

søndag

Noun

Sunday

//ˈsøn.dɑɡ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

sønn

Noun

son

//sønː//

#essential #family
Beginner

søppel

Noun

trash; garbage

//ˈsøpːəl//

#essential #chores
Beginner

sør

Noun

south

//søːr//

#essential #basics
Beginner

sorg

Noun

grief; sorrow

//sɔrɡ//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

sorry

Interjection

sorry; excuse me

//ˈsɔri//

#informal #apology
Beginner

søster

Noun

sister

//ˈsøstər//

#essential #family
Beginner

søt

Adjective

sweet; cute

//søːt//

#affection #conversation
Beginner

søt

Adjective

sweet

//søːt//

#food #dessert
Beginner

soverom

Noun

bedroom

//ˈsuːvərum//

#home #essential
Beginner

søvn

Noun

sleep

//søvn//

#essential #rest
Beginner

spaopphold

Noun

spa stay; spa getaway

//ˈspɑː.ɔp.hɔld//

#travel #romance
Intermediate

spenning

Noun

excitement; romantic tension

//ˈspɛnɪŋ//

#feelings #romance
Intermediate

spise

Verb

eat

//ˈspiːsə//

#essential #food
Beginner

spleise

Verb

to chip in together; split the cost

//ˈsplæisə//

#essential #social
Intermediate

spøk

Noun

joke

//spøːk//

#conversation #affection
Beginner

spørsmål

Noun

question

//ˈspœʂsmoːl//

#essential #communication
Beginner

sprek

Adjective

fit; energetic

//spreːk//

#appearance #praise
Intermediate

stå opp

Verb

get up; wake up

//stoː ɔp//

#essential #daily-routine
Beginner

steke

Verb

fry; cook in a pan

//ˈsteːkə//

#cooking #food
Beginner

sterk

Adjective

strong

//stæɾk//

#praise #personality
Beginner

stil

Noun

style

//stiːl//

#appearance #praise
Beginner

stilig

Adjective

stylish; cool-looking

//ˈstiːlɪ//

#appearance #essential
Beginner

stillhet

Noun

silence; quiet

//ˈstɪlhɛt//

#conversation #communication
Beginner

stilling

Noun

job position

//ˈstɪlɪŋ//

#essential #work
Beginner

støl

Adjective

sore; stiff from exertion

//støːl//

#fitness #health
Intermediate

stole på

Verb

to trust; rely on

//ˈstuːlə poː//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

stolt

Adjective

proud

//stɔlt//

#family #emotion
Beginner

stolthet

Noun

pride

//ˈstuːl.heːt//

#emotion #family
Intermediate

storby

Noun

big city; major city

//ˈstuːr.byː//

#travel #city
Intermediate

støtte

Noun

support

//ˈstœtːə//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

støvsuge

Verb

vacuum

//ˈstøːvsʉːɡə//

#essential #chores
Beginner

strand

Noun

beach

//stran//

#travel #romance
Beginner

stress

Noun

stress; pressure

//stres//

#essential #mental-state
Beginner

student

Noun

student; learner

//stʉˈdɛnt//

#education #essential
Beginner

studium

Noun

course of study; degree program

//ˈstʉːdiʉm//

#education #essential
Intermediate

stue

Noun

living room

//ˈstʉːə//

#home #family
Beginner

suite

Noun

suite; upgraded hotel room

//ˈsviː.tə//

#travel #romance
Intermediate

sulten

Adjective

hungry

//ˈsʉltən//

#essential #romance
Beginner

sunn

Adjective

healthy; wholesome

//sʉnː//

#health #wellbeing
Beginner

suppe

Noun

soup

//ˈsʉpə//

#food #home
Beginner

sur

Adjective

sour

//sʉːr//

#food #taste
Intermediate

svar

Noun

answer; reply

//svɑːr//

#essential #communication
Beginner

svigerfamilie

Noun

in-laws

//ˈsviːɡərfɑˌmiːliə//

#family #relationships
Beginner

svik

Noun

betrayal

//sviːk//

#relationship #emotion
Intermediate

svimmel

Adjective

dizzy

//ˈsvɪməl//

#health #rest
Intermediate

syk

Adjective

ill; sick

//syːk//

#essential #health
Beginner

sympatisk

Adjective

likable; sympathetic

//symˈpɑːtɪsk//

#personality #essential
Intermediate

syttende mai

Noun

May 17th; Norway's Constitution Day

//ˈsʏtənə ˈmɑɪ//

#holiday #family
Beginner

Noun

toe

//toː//

#body #family
Intermediate

ta ut søpla

Verb

take out the trash

//tɑ ʉːt ˈsøplɑ//

#essential #chores
Beginner

takk

Interjection

thanks; thank you

//tɑk//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

takk for at du sier det

Phrase

thank you for saying that

//tɑk fɔr ɑt dʉ ˈsiːər deː//

#affection #conversation
Intermediate

takk skal du ha

Phrase

thanks a lot; thank you kindly

//tɑk skɑl dʉ hɑː//

#gratitude #polite
Beginner

takknemlig

Adjective

grateful

//ˈtɑkːnɛmli//

#emotion #reassurance
Beginner

takknemlighet

Noun

gratitude

//ˈtɑkːnɛmliheːt//

#emotion #family
Intermediate

talentfull

Adjective

talented

//tɑˈlɛntfʉl//

#praise #admiration
Intermediate

tålmodig

Adjective

patient

//ˈtoːlmuːdɪ//

#personality #praise
Intermediate

tann

Noun

tooth

//tanː//

#essential #care
Beginner

te

Noun

tea

//teː//

#drink #social
Beginner

teit

Adjective

stupid; silly; lame

//tæit//

#essential #social
Beginner

ti

number

ten

//tiː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

tidlig

Adjective

early

//ˈtiːdlɪ//

#essential #daily-routine
Beginner

tidspunkt

Noun

point in time; scheduled time

//ˈtiːdsˌpʉŋkt//

#scheduling #essential
Beginner

tilgi

Verb

to forgive

//tɪlˈjiː//

#relationship #emotion
Intermediate

tilgi meg

Phrase

forgive me

//ˈtɪlji mæi//

#apology #relationship
Intermediate

tilgjengelig

Adjective

available

//ˈtɪljɛŋəli//

#relationships #feelings
Intermediate

tillit

Noun

trust

//ˈtɪlːɪt//

#essential #relationship
Beginner

tillitsvekkende

Adjective

trustworthy-looking; confidence-inspiring

//ˈtɪlɪtsʋekənə//

#personality #admiration
Advanced

tiltrekning

Noun

attraction

//ˈtɪlˌtrekniŋ//

#romance #essential
Intermediate

timeplan

Noun

schedule; timetable

//ˈtiːməˌplɑːn//

#scheduling #family
Beginner

tips

Noun

tip; gratuity

//tɪps//

#culture #hospitality
Intermediate

tirsdag

Noun

Tuesday

//ˈtiːʂ.dɑɡ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

to

number

two

//tuː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

tog

Noun

train

//toːɡ//

#travel #transport
Beginner

tom

Adjective

empty

//tɔm//

#essential #describing
Beginner

tonefall

Noun

tone of voice

//ˈtuːnəfɑl//

#communication #conversation
Intermediate

tørke

Verb

dry; wipe

//ˈtœrkə//

#essential #chores
Beginner

torsdag

Noun

Thursday

//ˈtuːʂ.dɑɡ//

#essential #basics
Beginner

tørst

Adjective

thirsty

//tœʂt//

#essential #drink
Beginner

travel

Adjective

busy

//ˈtrɑːvəl//

#family #home
Beginner

tre

number

three

//treː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

trekke seg mot

Verb

to feel drawn to

//ˈtrɛkə sæi muːt//

#romance #attraction
Intermediate

trenge

Verb

need

//ˈtrɛŋə//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

trist

Adjective

sad

//trɪst//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

tristhet

Noun

sadness

//ˈtrɪst.heːt//

#essential #emotion
Beginner

trives

Verb

feel comfortable; thrive

//ˈtriːvəs//

#family #home
Beginner

trofast

Adjective

faithful; loyal

//ˈtruːfɑst//

#relationship #values
Intermediate

trøste

Verb

to comfort; console

//ˈtrœstə//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

trøtt

Adjective

sleepy; tired

//trœt//

#essential #daily-routine
Beginner

trygg

Adjective

safe; secure

//trʏɡː//

#wellbeing #family
Beginner

trygg

Adjective

safe; secure

//trʏɡː//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

trygghet

Noun

security; emotional safety

//ˈtrʏɡːheːt//

#essential #reassurance
Beginner

tur

Noun

trip; outing

//tʉːr//

#travel #essential
Beginner

turnus

Noun

shift schedule; roster

//ˈtʉːɳʉs//

#work #family-life
Intermediate

tusen takk

Phrase

thanks a lot; many thanks

//ˈtʉːsən tɑk//

#essential #gratitude
Beginner

tydelig

Adjective

clear; clear in expression

//ˈtyːdəlɪ//

#essential #communication
Beginner

typisk norsk

expression

typically Norwegian

//ˈtyːpisk nɔʂk//

#culture #expression
Intermediate

uenig

Adjective

in disagreement; not agreeing

//ˈʉːeːnɪ//

#essential #conflict-repair
Beginner

uenighet

Noun

disagreement

//ˈʉːeːnɪɡheːt//

#conflict-repair #communication
Intermediate

uformell

Adjective

casual; informal

//ʉːfɔrˈmɛl//

#dating #social
Beginner

uforpliktende

Adjective

casual; with no obligations

//ʉːfɔrˈplɪktənə//

#dating #communication
Intermediate

uhøflig

Adjective

rude; impolite

//ʉˈhøflɪ//

#communication #conflict-repair
Beginner

ukedag

Noun

weekday

//ˈuːkəˌdɑːɡ//

#time #scheduling
Beginner

universitet

Noun

university

//ʉnɪvɛrsiˈteːt//

#education #essential
Beginner

unnskyld

Phrase

sorry; excuse me

//ˈʉnskyl//

#essential #conflict-repair
Beginner

unnskyld meg

Phrase

excuse me

//ˈʉnskʏld mæi//

#essential #politeness
Beginner

unnskylde seg

Verb

to apologize

//ˈʉnskʏldə sæi//

#relationship #communication
Beginner

usikker

Adjective

insecure; unsure

//ʉˈsɪkːər//

#essential #mental-state
Beginner

usikkerhet

Noun

insecurity; uncertainty

//ʉˈsɪkːərheːt//

#essential #mental-state
Beginner

utdanning

Noun

education

//ˈʉtˌdɑnɪŋ//

#education #essential
Beginner

utflukt

Noun

excursion; day trip

//ˈʉːt.flʉkt//

#travel #romance
Beginner

uthvilt

Adjective

well-rested

//ˈʉːtˌvɪlt//

#rest #wellbeing
Intermediate

utro

Adjective

unfaithful; cheating

//ˈʉːtruː//

#relationship #conflict
Intermediate

utsette

Verb

postpone; put off

//ˈʉtsɛtə//

#essential #planning
Intermediate

utsikt

Noun

view; outlook

//ˈʉːt.sɪkt//

#travel #romance
Beginner

utsiktspunkt

Noun

viewpoint; scenic lookout

//ˈʉːt.sɪkts.pʉŋkt//

#travel #adventure
Intermediate

utstråling

Noun

radiance; presence

//ˈʉːtstroːliŋ//

#admiration #appearance
Advanced

utviklingssamtale

Noun

progress meeting; development talk

//ˈʉtvɪklɪŋsˌsɑmtɑːlə//

#education #family-life
Intermediate

vær god

Phrase

here you go; please

//væːʂ ɡuː//

#essential #polite
Beginner

vær så snill

Phrase

please

//væːʂ soː snɪl//

#essential #request
Beginner

vakker

Adjective

beautiful

//ˈʋɑkːər//

#essential #appearance
Beginner

vakkerhet

Noun

beauty

//ˈʋɑkːərheːt//

#appearance #admiration
Intermediate

vakt

Noun

shift; duty period

//vɑkt//

#essential #work
Beginner

valentinsdagen

Noun

Valentine's Day

//vɑlənˈtiːnsˌdɑːɡən//

#romance #holiday
Beginner

vandrerhjem

Noun

hostel

//ˈvɑn.drər.jɛm//

#travel #budget
Intermediate

vann

Noun

water

//vɑn//

#essential #drink
Beginner

vår

Noun

spring

//voːr//

#season #occasions
Beginner

varm

Adjective

warm; warm-hearted

//ʋɑrm//

#personality #affection
Beginner

varme

Noun

warmth; emotional warmth

//ˈvɑrmə//

#family #reassurance
Intermediate

varsom

Adjective

gentle; careful

//ˈvɑʂʊm//

#care #romance
Intermediate

vaske

Verb

wash; clean

//ˈvɑskə//

#home #essential
Beginner

vaskemaskin

Noun

washing machine

//ˈvɑskəmɑʂiːn//

#essential #home-life
Beginner

velkommen

Interjection

welcome

//ˈvɛlkɔmən//

#essential #greeting
Beginner

velvære

Noun

wellbeing

//ˈvɛlˌvæːrə//

#wellbeing #care
Intermediate

venninne

Noun

female friend

//vɛnˈɪnə//

#essential #friends
Beginner

venstre

Adverb

left

//ˈvɛn.strə//

#essential #basics
Beginner

vent litt

Phrase

wait a moment

//vɛnt lɪt//

#essential #daily-routine
Beginner

vent litt

Phrase

wait a moment

//vɛnt lɪt//

#essential #everyday
Beginner

vente

Verb

wait

//ˈvɛntə//

#essential #romance
Beginner

vest

Noun

west

//vɛst//

#essential #basics
Beginner

vi

Pronoun

we

//viː//

#essential #basics
Beginner

vi snakkes

Phrase

talk to you later

//vi ˈsnɑkəs//

#informal #farewell
Beginner

videreutdanning

Noun

continuing education; further training

//ˈviːdərəʉtˌdɑnɪŋ//

#education #career
Intermediate

vielse

Noun

wedding ceremony; marriage ceremony

//ˈviːəlsə//

#romance #occasions
Intermediate

vil du være så snill

Phrase

would you please

//vil dʉ ˈvæːrə soː snɪl//

#polite #request
Intermediate

vin

Noun

wine

//viːn//

#drink #celebration
Beginner

vinter

Noun

winter

//ˈvɪntər//

#season #family
Beginner

vitamin

Noun

vitamin supplement

//vitɑˈmiːn//

#health #wellbeing
Intermediate

vors

Noun

pre-party at someone's home

//vɔʂ//

#slang #social
Intermediate

yrke

Noun

profession; occupation

//ˈyrkə//

#essential #work
Beginner