https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Norway in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed We’ll gladly explain the meaning of this polite Norwegian word which can be used many times a day. https://www.thelocal.no/20240216/norwegian-word-of-the-day-gjerne Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:54:29 +0100 norwegian-word-of-the-day-gjerne Today's word hasn't always been associated with Norway, but instances have become increasingly common in recent years. https://www.thelocal.no/20240613/norwegian-word-of-the-day-hetebolge Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:54:23 +0200 norwegian-word-of-the-day-hetebolge This Norwegian word will come in handy the next time you find yourself walking through the sweet section at the supermarket with a child tugging on your sleeve. https://www.thelocal.no/20241118/norwegian-word-of-the-day-masekopp Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:44:59 +0100 norwegian-word-of-the-day-masekopp Norwegians may be guilty of overusing this particular phrase, 'ikke sant'. https://www.thelocal.no/20211111/norwegian-expression-of-the-day-ikke-sant Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:29:41 +0100 norwegian-expression-of-the-day-ikke-sant This little word packs quite a punch when it comes to Norwegian, with this exclamation expressing anything from pain, shock and sympathy to embarrassment. https://www.thelocal.no/20250429/norwegian-word-of-the-day-oj Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:00:50 +0200 norwegian-word-of-the-day-oj Ever look forward to something so much you begin to dread it? The Norwegians have a perfect word for that. https://www.thelocal.no/20220721/norwegian-word-of-the-day-gruglede Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:13:35 +0200 norwegian-word-of-the-day-gruglede It’s the time of year when Norwegians will head on their holiday's to "Syden", so where exactly is this holiday destination? https://www.thelocal.no/20220506/norwegian-word-of-the-day-syden Fri, 06 May 2022 12:14:57 +0200 norwegian-word-of-the-day-syden It doesn't actually need to be Friday for you to feel the effects of this particular word, but it helps. https://www.thelocal.no/20230908/norwegian-word-of-the-day-fredagsfolelse Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:09:32 +0200 norwegian-word-of-the-day-fredagsfolelse Prices are rising, and budgets are shrinking; the already expensive country of Norway has a word for such a time. https://www.thelocal.no/20230630/norwegian-word-of-the-day-dyrtid Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:18:24 +0200 norwegian-word-of-the-day-dyrtid Whether something has just happened or you want to confirm something, this word has a number of uses. https://www.thelocal.no/20230814/norwegian-word-of-the-day-nettopp Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:24:14 +0200 norwegian-word-of-the-day-nettopp This is a useful word to know at this time of year in Norway. https://www.thelocal.no/20210629/norwegian-word-of-the-day-sommerferie Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:24:10 +0200 norwegian-word-of-the-day-sommerferie The phrase ‘vær så god’ is one you'll hear on an almost daily basis, so here's a look at exactly what it means, when to use it, and when not to. https://www.thelocal.no/20221026/norwegian-word-of-the-day-vaer-sa-god Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:57:49 +0200 norwegian-word-of-the-day-vaer-sa-god Today's world is centred all around the people of Bergen, the picturesque city on Norway's west coast. https://www.thelocal.no/20230719/norwegian-word-of-the-day-bergenser Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:03:54 +0200 norwegian-word-of-the-day-bergenser Today’s Norwegian word of the day should hopefully shed some light on Norwegians’ love for the outdoors. https://www.thelocal.no/20230113/norwegian-word-of-the-day-friluftsliv Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:06:23 +0100 norwegian-word-of-the-day-friluftsliv The majority of Norway's workforce is unionised, meaning you will more than likely need to become familiar with the details of today's word. https://www.thelocal.no/20230425/norwegian-word-of-the-day-tariffavtale Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:04:27 +0200 norwegian-word-of-the-day-tariffavtale Pigs aren’t always the luckiest animals, but if somebody in Norway calls you a lucky pig, they are happy for you. https://www.thelocal.no/20240710/norwegian-word-of-the-day-heldiggris Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:16:00 +0200 norwegian-word-of-the-day-heldiggris Today's Norwegian word of the day explains how traditions have kept up with modern times. https://www.thelocal.no/20260522/norwegian-word-of-the-day-hyttekontor Fri, 22 May 2026 11:31:42 +0200 norwegian-word-of-the-day-hyttekontor Many point to the “law of Jante” as the basis for Scandinavian societies, but does this old set of norms and social values hold any weight in Norway nowadays? https://www.thelocal.no/20231221/norwegian-word-of-the-day-janteloven Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:11:12 +0100 norwegian-word-of-the-day-janteloven Today's Norwegian word of the day comes bearing Christmas cheer. https://www.thelocal.no/20231218/norwegian-word-of-the-day-julenissen Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:27:04 +0100 norwegian-word-of-the-day-julenissen Today’s word of the day should be of ‘interest’ to those who have a loan, mortgage or savings in Norway. https://www.thelocal.no/20250207/norwegian-word-of-the-day-rente Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:29:56 +0100 norwegian-word-of-the-day-rente