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1. John steps off the plane and walks through the terminal. He sees a large sign overhead that reads "Lufthavn". He wonders what it means - is it the name of the building, or something else?
What does "Lufthavn" mean in English?
2. After collecting his luggage, John wants to explore the countryside. He heads to the rental desk nearby and sees the word "Bilutleie". He knows that "utleie" means rental, but he doesn't know exactly what "Bil" means.
What does "Bil" mean in English?
3. After a scenic drive through valleys and forests, John arrives at a cozy hotel in Bergen, a city in Vestland, Norway. The receptionist greets him warmly and hands him his room key. John wants to express his gratitude in Norwegian.
How does John say "Thank you" in Norwegian?
4. Later that afternoon, John strolls through the town center and stops at a charming café. As he sits down, he notices the word "Gaffel" on the menu next to other utensils. He's trying to figure out what he'll need for his pastry.
What is a "Gaffel"?
5. That evening, John was luckily invited to dinner by a friendly local family he met at the café. During the meal, he's introduced to someone who is referred to as "Bestemor." She gives him a warm smile and a slice of cake.
What does "Bestemor" mean?
6. The following morning, John takes a walk through a nearby park. He sees children playing and a woman strolling with her Hund. It walks beside her, wagging its tail and letting out cheerful sounds that echo through the trees.
What kind of animal is a "Hund"?
7. After the walk, John enters a café for breakfast. While entering, he notices a sign on the door that says Røyking Forbudt. He pauses, trying to recall what it means - something about behavior?
What does "Røyking Forbudt" mean?
8. Later that day, John attends a local folk festival. He sees people dressed in stunning traditional outfits and asks a local about them.
Which of these is a traditional Norwegian costume?
9. After attending the local folk festival and admiring the traditional costumes, John becomes curious about Norway's history. He decides to visit a nearby museum but learns it's only open on Søndag. He checks his calendar to figure out which day that is.
Which day of the week is "Søndag"?
10. On his final morning, John enjoys breakfast at the hotel. He's handed a "Bordkort" and shown to his seat. He knows that "kort" means "card," but he's not sure what "bord" means. He looks around and sees people sitting at their places, enjoying coffee and pastries, and begins to piece it together from context.
What does "Bord" mean in English?
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