Norwegian
noun
A person from Norway or of Norwegian descent.
He is a Norwegian who moved to the United States for work.
Often appears as...
- norwegian citizen
- norwegian resident
adjective
Relating to Norway or its people, culture, or language.
Norwegian literature is very rich and diverse.
Often appears as...
- norwegian culture
- norwegian language
noun
The language of Norway, belonging to the North Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
She is learning to speak Norwegian.
Often appears as...
- speak norwegian
- learn norwegian
noun
A person from Norway or of Norwegian descent.
He is a Norwegian who moved to the United States for work.
Often appears as...
- norwegian citizen
- norwegian resident
adjective
Relating to Norway or its people, culture, or language.
Norwegian literature is very rich and diverse.
Often appears as...
- norwegian culture
- norwegian language
noun
The language of Norway, belonging to the North Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
She is learning to speak Norwegian.
Often appears as...
- speak norwegian
- learn norwegian
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Ethnicity
Use 'Norwegian' to refer to nationality, not ethnic background.
Despite her Asian roots, she's a Norwegian.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Misuse
'Norwegian' is often misused when referring to Swedish or Danish people.
He's not Swedish; he's Norwegian.
Pro Tip 3/3Nationality in Context
When speaking about nationality, 'a Norwegian' is more common than 'Norwegian'.
A Norwegian won the ski race, not 'Norwegian won'.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Ethnicity
Use 'Norwegian' to refer to nationality, not ethnic background.
Despite her Asian roots, she's a Norwegian.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Misuse
'Norwegian' is often misused when referring to Swedish or Danish people.
He's not Swedish; he's Norwegian.
Pro Tip 3/3Nationality in Context
When speaking about nationality, 'a Norwegian' is more common than 'Norwegian'.
A Norwegian won the ski race, not 'Norwegian won'.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Ethnicity
Use 'Norwegian' to refer to nationality, not ethnic background.
Despite her Asian roots, she's a Norwegian.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Misuse
'Norwegian' is often misused when referring to Swedish or Danish people.
He's not Swedish; he's Norwegian.
Pro Tip 3/3Nationality in Context
When speaking about nationality, 'a Norwegian' is more common than 'Norwegian'.
A Norwegian won the ski race, not 'Norwegian won'.
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Video examples
Kalika Bali: The giant...
It is spoken by three million people in five states of India. And to put this in some kind of perspective, Norwegian is spoken by five million people and Welsh by a little under a million.
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Jørn Hurum: Sea Monster...
Norwegian sailor I don't know about that looks like a janitor but might be an American too but the important thing is that they went for a trip just outside
Video examples
Kalika Bali: The giant...
It is spoken by three million people in five states of India. And to put this in some kind of perspective, Norwegian is spoken by five million people and Welsh by a little under a million.
Video examples
Jørn Hurum: Sea Monster...
Norwegian sailor I don't know about that looks like a janitor but might be an American too but the important thing is that they went for a trip just outside
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Jose Manuel Barroso
Portuguese Politician
Norwegian legislation is more in conformity with the rules of the European Union than most member states.
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Stellan Skarsgard
Swedish Actor
Norwegian kids, they grow up well educated in film. So they have a lot of good directors there.
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Jose Manuel Barroso
Portuguese Politician
Norwegian legislation is more in conformity with the rules of the European Union than most member states.
Quote examples
Stellan Skarsgard
Swedish Actor
Norwegian kids, they grow up well educated in film. So they have a lot of good directors there.
Example 1 of 2
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