x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces

Silje Linn Moss

Are you learning Norwegian?Do you find some aspects of the Norwegian language hard to grasp?Don"t be puzzled! You have come to the right place!In this podcast, you can pick the episodes covering the things you struggle with, whether it is pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary nuances, expressions, cultural aspects or you need some learning tips.Bare hyggelig ;)

education language learning

All Episodes

17:02

#33 I have cake for you... or to you? When to use...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2026/01/27

Send us a text Support the show Do you like the podcast? :) Feel free to buy me a coffee :) buymeacoffee.com/thenorwegianpuzzle .... This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, Deezer and Podcast Addict. .... Transcript available here: https://the-norwegian-puzzle.buzzsprout.com .... Questions? Feedback? Get in touch! norskmedsilje@gmail.com .... Other places to find me: www.norsk-med-silje.com www.facebook.com/norskmedsilje www.instagram.com/norskmedsilje ...

en

29:36

# 32 My very personal language learning tips (hint:...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2026/01/21

Send us a text We explore why motivation beats method when learning Norwegian and how joy, identity, and daily habits make progress stick. We share hard-won lessons from English, French, Greek, Arabic, and Mandarin, then turn them into practical steps you can use today. • find personal motivation(s) • choose resources that fit your goals • read aloud • write to lock in vocabulary • learn a lot of vocabulary (maybe by using flashcards) • don't be ashamed of your accent • reframe errors as lea...

en

8:46

#31 "Å bety" versus "å mene" - because “to mean”...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2026/01/13

Send us a text We start with "å bety", the reliable choice when you ask what a word translates to, define a term, or tie facts to outcomes. Then we switch lanes to "å mene", the verb for staking out a position or clarifying what you intended to say. Along the way, we share a quick rule that saves you from false-friend mistakes: "å mene" never follows anything but people (you can say "jeg mener", but it is not logical to say "boka mener" or "hunden mener"); whereas "å bety" usually never...

en

4:32

30. God jul! Godt nytt år! "Takk for det gamle!" (+...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/12/16

Send us a text The shortest days can still spark the biggest plans. We open with Yule—what it actually means, why it isn’t the same as Christmas, and how the return of light offers a practical metaphor for steady progress. From there, I take you behind the scenes of how the show gets made. It’s imperfect by design, and that’s why the feedback loop with listeners matters so much. Looking ahead, I'm committing to weekly releases until I reach fifty episodes, then shifting toward a more intenti...

en

9:21

#29 "Erfaring" or "opplevelse"? The 2 nuances of...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/12/09

Send us a text One word captures the knowledge you carry forward while the other captures the moment you live through. With clear examples from work, language learning, and everyday life, we map the boundary between accumulated wisdom and immediate sensation so you can choose the right word and express yourself with nuance. To make it actionable, I contrast near‑identical sentences and ask you to decide which word fits (best). Want to describe your history with Norwegians? Reach for "erfarin...

en

13:30

#28 Meg og meg selv, selv -- me and myself, by myself...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/12/02

Send us a text Stop second-guessing yourself in Norwegian. In this episode you will learn the three ways to say "myself" (and "yourself", "himself", "herself" etc.) in Norwegian. It is easier and more complicated than you think ... :P Support the show Do you like the podcast? :) Feel free to buy me a coffee :) buymeacoffee.com/thenorwegianpuzzle .... This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, Deezer and Podcast Addict. .... Transcript available here: https://...

en

9:23

#27 Norwegian excitement ... is three different...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/11/25

Send us a text Ever wonder why “I’m excited” in English never seems to land quite right in Norwegian? We unpack the three routes Norwegians typically take—spent, så glad, and giret—and show how each one maps to a different feeling: curiosity about the unknown, warm happiness with gratitude, and buzzing, physical energy that pushes you to act. If this helped refine your Norwegian, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s learning, and leave a quick review so others can find it. Have a que...

en

25:05

#26 "At" or "som"? The one where pizza explains it...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/11/11

Send us a text We dive into the real logic behind Norwegian "at" and "som", stripping away jargon and showing exactly how these connectors connect the dots. With everyday examples, quick tests you can run in your head, and a few memorable sentences about pizza, we get rid of the guesswork. We start by grounding at in the places you actually meet it: after verbs like think, say, hope, and see. You’ll hear how an at-clause behaves as one piece inside a larger sentence, often acting as the obje...

en

28:01

#25 Preteritum and perfektum - How Norwegians look at...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/11/04

Send us a text Let's dig into a clear mental model that strips away guesswork and shows exactly when to use preteritum, presens perfektum, and preteritum perfektum. Instead of memorizing lists, you’ll learn a focus rule: is the time window closed and you’re reliving a finished moment, or does the action still shape what matters now? I look at English comparisons that often confuse learners. Norwegian doesn’t split past actions into continuous and simple the way English does—spiste can cover ...

en

23:34

#24 Halloween in Norway listening exercise [på norsk]...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/10/28

Send us a text In this episode, I contrast two traditions that shape this season in Norway. Halloween on October 31 brings costumes, door-to-door visits, and the classic trick-or-treat phrase. All Saints Day, observed the first Sunday in November, invites a quieter vocabulary—candles at the cemetery, memories of loved ones. Halloween took hold in Norway during the 1990s while All Saints Day remained an older, less common tradition with Catholic roots. Using a clear, repeatable structure—slow ...

en

33:38

#23 "Noe" or "noen"? what they can mean and how they...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/10/21

Send us a text This notorious word pair confuses even advanced learners, but today I'm breaking it down into simple, manageable parts that will transform your understanding. The secret lies in recognizing three distinct usage patterns. First, when these words stand alone, "noe" means "something/anything" while "noen" means "someone/anyone." Norwegian doesn't distinguish between these pairs the way English does—it's all about context. Second, when talking about plurals (books, peo...

en

9:33

#22 A, E, and Æ pronunciation... and some geometry...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/10/14

Send us a text In this pronunciation-focused episode, we break down three connected but distinct Norwegian vowel sounds: A, E, and Æ. Rather than getting caught up in complex terminology, we use visual imagery and physical awareness to help you feel the difference between these sounds. The beauty of these particular vowels? Your tongue gets to relax completely – it's all about your lips and jaw! For the A sound, think of a vertical rectangle – open your mouth downward without smiling. When p...

en

18:56

#21 Snakkes? Spises? Synes? The secrets of s-ending...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/10/07

Send us a text Struggling with those mysterious S-endings on Norwegian verbs? The secret is that there isn't just one explanation – there are three distinct reasons why Norwegian verbs might end with S. First, there's the reciprocal S, which you'll encounter in everyday phrases like "vi snakkes" (we'll talk to each other) and "vi ses" (we'll see each other). This clever construction eliminates the need for saying "each other" separately. Then there's the S-passive, which transfo...

en

19:08

#20 "Skal", "vil", or "kommer til å"? You will soon...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/09/30

Send us a text Struggling with how to express future actions in Norwegian? You're not alone. The difficulty lies in the crucial distinctions between "skal," "vil," and "kommer til å" – three expressions that all translate to "will" in English but carry significantly different meanings in Norwegian. This episode dives deep into these differences, revealing how choosing the wrong one can accidentally make you sound controlling or create unintended meanings. We explore how "skal" is perfect for...

en

28:33

#19 Språkforvirret? Lost in translation? Avoid these...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/09/23

Send us a text This episode dives into some of the most common translation mistakes that nearly all Norwegian learners make, regardless of their level. Welcome to the world of being språkforvirret – language confused! Have you ever tried to directly translate "I am talking" to Norwegian and ended up saying something that sounds like "I am speaks"? You're not alone. Norwegian doesn't use the continuous tense like English does, making this one of the most persistent errors among English ...

en

15:52

#18 "Hvis" or "om"? If I only knew ... / Hvis jeg...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/09/16

Send us a text Starting with good news - you can always use "om" if you're uncertain, though native speakers typically differentiate between the two in conversation. But when should you use each one correctly? The key distinction lies in their grammatical functions. "Hvis" introduces hypothetical situations with consequences. For example, "Hvis du vil ha dessert, må du spise grønnsakene først" (If you want dessert, you must eat your vegetables first). A helpful trick: if you can mentall...

en

20:52

#17 "Annen", "annet", "andre" : another confusing...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/09/09

Send us a text This episode tackles one of the most confusing aspects of Norwegian grammar: the different forms of "annet," "annen," and "andre" and when to use each one. I start by clarifying a fundamental distinction that English speakers often miss – the difference between "one more of something" (enda en/et) versus "a different one" (annen/annet/andre). I also address common pronunciation shortcuts that native speakers use, and explain how definiteness works with these words (and ...

en

13:48

#16 Inversion: what it is, when to do it and how...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/09/02

Send us a text The logic behind Norwegian inversion is actually quite straightforward once you understand it: the verb always wants to occupy the second position in any main clause. This doesn't mean it's literally the second word, but rather the second functional element. When you place something optional at the beginning of a sentence (like "tomorrow" or "in Norway"), the subject and verb must swap places to maintain this verb-second pattern. Many learners either avoid inversion altogether...

en

12:46

#15 When English "to" becomes "å", "til å", or "for...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/08/26

Send us a text The seemingly simple word "to" can transform into three different Norwegian constructions: "å" (the infinitive particle), "til å," or "for å." Each serves a distinct purpose in Norwegian. Ready to practice? Create your own examples in the comments wherever you're listening, or email me at norskmedsilje@gmail.com. I'd be happy to check your work and provide feedback. Subscribe for more Norwegian language insights and join a community of passionate Norwegian learners! Supp...

en

31:03

#14 Sommer på jorda - Norwegian summer song decoded...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/07/18

Send us a text Dive into the heart of Norwegian summer through music as we explore and translate the beloved classic "Sommer på jorda" by Postgirobygget. This immersive language episode breaks down a quintessential Norwegian summer anthem line by line, offering you a unique opportunity to expand your vocabulary while gaining authentic cultural insights. The magic of this episode lies in its methodical approach to language learning through song. First, you'll hear each lyric in slow, clear Os...

en

33 results

Similar Podcasts

Science Talk

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

五分钟心理学

柠檬心理

Daily Facts

Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones.

Les dents et dodo

BFMTV

Veterinary Clinical Podcasts

The Royal Veterinary College