Language of Norway
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Approximately 5 million people speak Norwegian worldwide. · 1 writing systems

Language of Norway

Welcome to the land of Norway, where people speak Norwegian! Norwegian is a very interesting language that has different ways of saying things depending on where you are in the country. Let's explore some key features, words, and sounds of the Norwegian language.

About the Script

Norwegian is written using the Latin alphabet, just like English, but it includes some special letters that sound different.

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Latin Script

The script used for writing Norwegian, featuring some unique letters.

Phrase Cards

Fun Fact

Norwegian and Swedish are so close that people who speak these languages can often understand each other.

Fun Fact

The word 'fjord', used all over the world, comes from the Norwegian word 'fjord'.

Cultural Note

Learning Norwegian helps you understand more about Norway's culture, including exciting stories of Vikings and beautiful fjords.

Vocabulary

How is Norwegian similar to other languages you might know, like English or Spanish? Let's explore!

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