The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces
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 ;)
Episodes
34 episodes
#34 "I", "inn", "inne" and "inni". I say no more... [vokabular]
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 :)
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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7:56
#33 I have cake for you... or to you? When to use "til" instead of "for" in Norwegian. [vokabular]
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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17:02
# 32 My very personal language learning tips (hint: fall in love with the process) [tips]
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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29:36
#31 "Å bety" versus "å mene" - because “to mean” means a lot ... [vokabular]
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. Alo...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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8:46
30. God jul! Godt nytt år! "Takk for det gamle!" (+ podcast plan for 2026)
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 sc...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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4:32
#29 "Erfaring" or "opplevelse"? The 2 nuances of "experience" in Norwegian. [vokabular]
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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9:21
#28 Meg og meg selv, selv -- me and myself, by myself ... wait, what?? [vokabular]
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
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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13:30
#27 Norwegian excitement ... is three different emotions! - So exciting! Så spennende! [vokabular]
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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9:23
#26 "At" or "som"? The one where pizza explains it all ... [grammatikk] [on the go]
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 pizz...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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25:05
#25 Preteritum and perfektum - How Norwegians look at the past [grammatikk] [on the go]
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 r...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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28:01
#24 Halloween in Norway listening exercise [på norsk] [pronunciation]
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 q...
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Episode 24
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23:34
#23 "Noe" or "noen"? what they can mean and how they are used. [vokabular] [grammatikk]
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. Firs...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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33:38
#22 A, E, and Æ pronunciation... and some geometry revisions [uttale] [pronunciation]
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 diffe...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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9:33
#21 Snakkes? Spises? Synes? The secrets of s-ending verbs [grammatikk]
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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18:56
#20 "Skal", "vil", or "kommer til å"? You will soon understand the future tenses! [vokabular]
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 signif...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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19:08
#19 Språkforvirret? Lost in translation? Avoid these funny translation mistakes! [vokabular]
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 direc...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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28:33
#18 "Hvis" or "om"? If I only knew ... / Hvis jeg bare visste det ... [grammatikk]
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 fun...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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15:52
#17 "Annen", "annet", "andre" : another confusing topic in Norwegian [grammatikk] [vokabular]
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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20:52
#16 Inversion: what it is, when to do it and how [grammatikk]
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 funct...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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13:48
#15 When English "to" becomes "å", "til å", or "for å" [vokabular]
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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12:46
#14 Sommer på jorda - Norwegian summer song decoded [på norsk] [kultur]
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, offeri...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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31:03
#13 Duck face Y (how to pronounce the letter Y + exercises) [pronunciation] [uttale]
The letter Y in Norwegian requires precise lip positioning. Mastering this sound prevents embarrassing mistakes like saying "to drool" when you meant "to ride a bike." If yiu don't master "u" yet, you might want to start with episode 11 first.&...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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14:21
#12 Sikker / sikkert: two mistakes I am 99 % sure you make [grammatikk] [vokabular]
*Bonus material below introduction*Have you ever confidently used a word in Norwegian only to be met with confusion? That's exactly what happens with the deceptively simple word "sikkert." This episode tackles one of the most comm...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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10:15
#11 Perfection your Norwegian "u" sound and avoid misunderstandings [pronunciation] [uttale]
Struggling with Norwegian pronunciation? You're not alone! The letter U presents a unique challenge for English speakers, requiring tongue positioning that feels unfamiliar and awkward at first. This episode breaks down the mechani...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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13:19
#10 When private lessons might be the answer - and how to choose your teacher. [tips og tanker]
Struggling with motivation in your language learning journey? You're not alone. The traditional classroom setting works wonderfully for some learners but leaves others feeling either perpetually behind or consistently unchallenged. Drawing from...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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6:36
