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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 ;)

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All Episodes

15:11

#39 Tid / gang / time - What do they mean? And how...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2026/03/10

Send 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 ww...

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13:17

#38 Silje lærer å stå på ski! (3/3) [lytteøvelse]...

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2026/03/04

Send a text I share how a final course day transformed nerves into confidence by framing cross-country skiing around three core “gears,” each designed for a different speed and feel—one led by arms and upper body for fast glide, one that recruits the whole body for steady control, and a third that feels like running when you want more speed. I use a bilingual learning arc: short, slow Norwegian sentences with pauses and English translations, followed by a Norwegian-only pass to test comprehe...

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28:21

#37 Skiglede ("ski joy") where are you? - A sceptic’s...

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2026/02/26

Send a text Winter can feel endless when the sun disappears, and everyone around you seems to glide across the snow like they were born doing it. I've been there too, and I wanted to make a clear, friendly guide that helps you get outside, shake off the gloom, and find real joy on skis without wasting money, time, or courage. Listen, share with a friend who’s ski‑curious, and tell us what still confuses you—then subscribe and leave a quick review so more newcomers can find their way onto th...

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14:33

#36 Silje lærer å stå på ski ... eller?? 2/3 ...

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2026/02/17

Send a text Let's continue with my ski course story from last episode ... First, I guide you through a Norwegian–English sequence with generous pauses for repetition. Then I replay the same content in full Norwegian, so that you can stress-test your comprehension and lock in new words, phrases, and sounds. It’s a gentle but deliberate workout for your ear, your mouth, and your confidence. By tying language to a vivid, authentic scene, recall becomes easier, and both my speech and yours will ...

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11:42

#35 Silje lærer å stå på ski (1/3) [lytteøvelse]...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2026/02/10

Send 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 ww...

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7:56

#34 "I", "inn", "inne" and "inni". I say no more......

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2026/02/03

Send us a text What is the difference in meaning and function of these four words? How can we translate the English word "in" to Norwegian? I hope you will know after listening to this episode :) 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.c...

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17:02

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

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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 ...

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29:36

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

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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...

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8:46

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

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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...

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4:32

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

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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...

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9:21

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

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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...

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13:30

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

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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://...

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9:23

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

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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...

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25:05

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

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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...

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28:01

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

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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 ...

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23:34

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

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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 ...

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33:38

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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