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6 Norwegian Language quizzes and 70 Norwegian Language trivia questions.
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  Norwegian Vocabulary and Sentences    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Here's a fairly easy quiz on the Norwegian vocabulary and a few basic sentences. Enjoy:)
Average, 20 Qns, MissQT, Apr 01 21
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MissQT
Apr 01 21
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  Anyone Speak Norwegian?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Basic Norwegian
Average, 10 Qns, lisebcool, Apr 12 11
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lisebcool
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  Norwegian Vegetables    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know the names of some vegetables in the Norwegian language?
Average, 10 Qns, ironqueen, Jun 30 24
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ironqueen
Jun 30 24
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  Norwegian Words You Hear in English    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Words with a common origin and meaning are called cognates. False cognates sound similar but do not share the same roots. False friends are similar sounding words with different meanings. Some examples from Norwegian that you might have heard before.
Average, 10 Qns, MAK13, Oct 21 20
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MAK13
Oct 21 20
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  Norwegian Words!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How good are you in Norwegian? This is a quiz about a few Norwegian words. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, TrineLinn, Feb 14 10
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TrineLinn
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  A Light-Hearted Norwegian Quiz!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A humourous, light-hearted quiz that provides non Norwegian speakers with a chance to guess what particular things are used for!
Average, 10 Qns, gavint, Apr 04 14
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gavint
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trivia question Quick Question
While it sounds like something produced at a factory in English, what is a manufacturing facility called in Norwegian?

From Quiz "Norwegian Words You Hear in English"




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Norwegian Language Trivia Questions

1. The Norwegian word of the same origin as the English word for star- a luminous point in the night sky is:

From Quiz
Norwegian Words You Hear in English

Answer: Stjerne

"Tara" in Hindi, "ster" in Dutch, "astrum"/ "stella" in Latin all have the same origin.

2. What is the Norwegian word for carrot?

From Quiz Norwegian Vegetables

Answer: gulrot

It would have been a somewhat logical to choose one of the incorrect answers which began with 'k'. This is because those familiar with the Norwegian language are aware that many Norwegian words have similar spellings to their English counterparts, only the English 'c' is replaced with a 'k'. (example: komputer--computer, katt-cat, Eric--Erik, broccoli--brokkoli)

3. What do you do with "en tannborste"?

From Quiz Norwegian Words!

Answer: Brush your teeth

With "en tannborste" you clean your teeth, we also use "tannkrem" which means toothpaste.

4. What would you do with a "tallerken"?

From Quiz A Light-Hearted Norwegian Quiz!

Answer: Eat from it

"Tallerken" is the Norwegian word for plate. A "flat tallerken" is an ordinary plate, a "dyp (deep) tallerken" is a bowl and a "flygende (flying) tallerken" is a flying saucer or UFO! Pronounce: Ta-lar-kin

5. How do you say "good morning" in Norwegian?

From Quiz Norwegian Vocabulary and Sentences

Answer: God morgen

"God ettermiddag" means "good afternoon", "god natt" is "good night" and "god kveld" means "good evening".

6. What word derived from "automobile" is the Norwegian word for a car?

From Quiz Norwegian Words You Hear in English

Answer: Bil

The term automobile entered English from French, with origins in Greek and Latin. German uses the front clipping "auto" while Norwegian uses the last clipping "bil" to refer to a car. A "mobil" is a mobile phone.

7. What is the Norwegian word for potato?

From Quiz Norwegian Vegetables

Answer: potet

The potato is first mentioned in Norway in 1694 in a book called "Horticultura" by Christian Gartner. Exactly how long the potato has been in existence in Norway is a matter of contention.

8. What do you put in "et kjoeleskap"?

From Quiz Norwegian Words!

Answer: Food and drinks

"Kjoeleskap" is used for storing food and drinks, and means refrigerator.

9. What would you do with "sokker"?

From Quiz A Light-Hearted Norwegian Quiz!

Answer: Wear them

"Sokker" is Norwegian for "socks" which, like in other parts of the world, are generally worn on the feet. When you wash them in the washing machine, one often mysteriously disappears, leaving you with a single sock! Sounds familiar? In Norway thick woollen socks are commonly worn in winter. Pronouce: soccer

10. What is the Norwegian word for "thank you"?

From Quiz Norwegian Vocabulary and Sentences

Answer: Tusen takk

Thank you can also be written "takk skal du ha", literally meaning "thanks to you". "Ha det bra" means "goodbye", "vær så snill" is "please" and "bare hyggelig" means "my [or a] pleasure".

11. What feminine article of clothing in English translates to "good" in Norwegian?

From Quiz Norwegian Words You Hear in English

Answer: Bra

With origins in Latin - barbarus to Spanish and Italian bravo (meaning brave), made it to English as brave. Norwegian retained a clipped version to mean good. A bra in Norwegian is a BH (bay-ho), short for "chest holder" in Norwegian. Bluse is a blouse. Pant is a surcharge paid on bottles/cans/automobiles, refunded on returning them for recycling. Beret is not a Norwegian word.

12. What is the English name for the fruit called "tomat" in Norwegian?

From Quiz Norwegian Vegetables

Answer: Tomato

The tomato is of American origin. However, Americans did not really take to eating the tomato until it caught on in Europe. Up until a little over one-hundred years ago, the tomato was believed to be poisonous. Before being grown as a foodstuff, the tomato was grown as an ornamental plant called the "love apple".

13. What is the Norwegian word for hairdresser?

From Quiz Norwegian Words!

Answer: "Frisor"

Hairdresser in Norwegian is "frisor".

14. What would you do with a "hest"?

From Quiz A Light-Hearted Norwegian Quiz!

Answer: Ride it

A "hest" is a "horse". The Lyngen horse is one breed peculiar to Northern Norway and is an ancestor of the famous Icelandic breed. Trotting is a popular sport in Norway, particularly in the south. Pronouce: hest

15. In English, "organised" means to arrange systematically. A similar Norwegian word "organisert" refers to being:

From Quiz Norwegian Words You Hear in English

Answer: A member of a workers' union

Norway has a well established system of unions fighting for workers' rights. Being "organised" in Norway refers to being a part of the organised workforce, i.e. part of a workers' union.

16. What is the English name for 'agurk'?

From Quiz Norwegian Vegetables

Answer: cucumber

The cucumber is originally native to India. It was not until 1806 that actual varieties of cucumbers were named.

17. What would you do with a "datamaskin"?

From Quiz A Light-Hearted Norwegian Quiz!

Answer: Use for typing, receiving and sending e-mail and much else besides

A "datamaskin" is a computer - what you are using now! Some abbreviate it and simply call it a "data", while "PC" is becoming an increasingly popular alternative. Pronounce: data ma-skeen

18. In Norwegian it's called "fjell", what does that mean in English?

From Quiz Norwegian Vocabulary and Sentences

Answer: mountain & mountains

"Fjell" is the Norwegian word for "mountain" and the plural form is exactly the same.

19. Which English word meaning "temporary stop in action" would mean a "break/recess" in Norwegian?

From Quiz Norwegian Words You Hear in English

Answer: Pause

Of Greek origin- "pauein" meaning stop, a coffee "pow-sah" is an important part of the Norwegian work day.

20. What is the Norwegian word for corn?

From Quiz Norwegian Vegetables

Answer: mais

Mais is very similar to the English word maize. Though the origin of the word maize is controversial, generally it is agreed that it originated in the Araguaco region and was brought back to Spain by Christopher Columbus who first encountered the term during his time in the Caribbean Islands.

21. What do you do with "en fluesmekker"?

From Quiz Norwegian Words!

Answer: kill bugs

"En fluesmekker" is a device for killing bugs, mainly flies. In North America, "en fluesmekker" is called a flyswatter.

22. What would you do with a "bleie"?

From Quiz A Light-Hearted Norwegian Quiz!

Answer: Put it on a baby

A "bleie" is a nappy (or diaper in American English). Disposable nappies are becoming increasing popular here despite their high price. "Huggies" is one of the most popular brands available in Norway. Pronounce: blay-a

23. What is the Norwegian word for "sister"?

From Quiz Norwegian Vocabulary and Sentences

Answer: Søster

"Mor" means mother, "Tante" is aunt and "Bror" is Norwegian for brother.

24. Several languages including Norwegian name the colour Pink after which flower symbolising love?

From Quiz Norwegian Words You Hear in English

Answer: Rosa

A rose is written the same way in Norwegian, but with a slightly different pronunciation. Italian and German refer to the colour pink as "rosa" too. In Hindi, a language of India, pink is called gulabi, meaning rose-like.

25. Which Norwegian word means lettuce?

From Quiz Norwegian Vegetables

Answer: bladsalat

'Bladsalat' is literally translated as leaf salad. The word 'blad' can also mean blade, journal, magazine, paper, periodical, plate, sheet, and slab.

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