The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces

Send us a text Norwegian's multiple verbs for expressing thoughts and opinions create a fascinating linguistic puzzle for learners. Moving beyond simple translation reveals a rich system for communicating certainty, preference, and reflection with precision. "Å tro" captures belief and uncertainty – use it when discussing weather predictions or forming opinions about things you haven't directly experienced. It acknowledges there's a verifiable answer, even if you don't know it yet. When you ...

Send us a text Norwegian teacher Silje provides a detailed guide to mastering the challenging KJ sound in Norwegian with three practical techniques and plenty of practice examples. The tutorial includes both the technical aspects of tongue positioning and real-world context about how this sound is evolving in modern Norwegian speech. • The KJ sound can be written as KJ, K+I, K+Y, and sometimes TJ. • Unlike English "sh," the KJ sound requires that the tongue lies flat. • First tip: prolong a ...

Send us a text The Norwegian verb "å pleie" differs significantly from the English "used to" despite seeming like a direct translation. This episode breaks down how to correctly use this verb for habitual actions in Norwegian, avoiding a common mistake made even by native speakers. • "Å pleie" must always be followed by another verb. • Unlike English "used to," it can be used in both past and present tense. • Only appropriate for repeatable habits, not stable states or conditions. • Test you...

Send us a text Norwegian grammar appears intimidating at first glance but actually offers surprising simplicity in many areas compared to other languages. This episode provides essential knowledge about Norwegian grammar patterns and pronunciation features that will help beginners understand key language mechanics. • Norwegian verb conjugation is straightforward with only two main past tenses and no changes based on subject • Nouns have three genders (masculine, feminine, neuter), but you ca...

Send us a text Learning Norwegian and just discovering my podcast? In this episode you'll learn a bit about me and the concept behind my podcast! Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions :) Lykke til med å lære norsk :) Good luck learning Norwegian :) This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, Deezer and Podcast Addict. Questions? Feedback? Get in touch! norskmedsilje@gmail.com Do you want to support the channel? Subscription...