Svaberg – It's best described as massive, smooth rock, often sloping down into the sea. For Norwegians who are used to chilly nights, it suddenly becomes too hot and clammy to sleep. Tropenatt – It can be so cold in Norway that we need a separate term for nights where the temperature rises above 20 degrees Celsius. They are called russ and are taking part in a month-long graduation celebration and a teenage rite of passage.Īttpåklatt – Did your siblings come into the world like pearls on a string, while you were born much later? Congratulations, we are happy to call you an attpåklatt! (the youngest sibling born long after the rest). Russ – In spring, pupils in their final year of upper secondary dress in red, blue, or black boiler suits, take part in lots of wild and weird challenges in the middle of the streets, and generally have fun. Unnasluntrer – A person who sneaks away from tasks they have been assigned or who does not help in any way. Remember, your neighbours will notice if you are an unnasluntrer (see below)! For example: clearing rubbish from a beach or your local neighbourhood in spring or selling waffles to fund sports teams for kids. Janteloven – Do you think you are better than others? Think again! Janteloven (Jante's law) was written by the Danish-Norwegian author Aksel Sandemose to describe a set of social codes or norms that emphasize the importance of conformity and hinder individuality.ĭugnad– Voluntary work and volunteering as both a noun and an adverb. Everything that involves enjoying the outdoors is considered friluftsliv. The concept is as Norwegian as cross-country skis and wool sweaters. But it doesn't have to involve danger and risks - it can also mean that you have a desire to try something new or travel to a unique place.įriluftsliv – 'Outdoor life'. Pålegg – Anything that you can put inside or on top of a sandwich! Popular toppings include brunost (sweet brown cheese), leverpostei (liver paté) and kaviar (caviar).Įventyrlysten – Adventurous! Eventyrlystne people are always ready for a daring experience. The traditional Norwegian matpakke consists of slices of freshly baked bread (often as open-faced sandwiches) with your favourite pålegg (see below). Matpakke – A Norwegian packed lunch with food brought from home. It will of course make you and your brain sleepy the next day, and your fatigue will be noticeable to everyone around you, but who cares. Day and night therefore look exactly the same during some parts of the year!ĭøgne – To skip a night's sleep and thus stay awake for at least 24 hours. What causes it? In northern parts of Norway, the midnight sun means that the sun never sets during the summer, while it never rises during the winter. It's really an excuse for throwing a little party or indulging with a treat in the middle of the week.ĭøgnvill – Imagine not being able to tell whether it's day or night. Lillelørdag – You know the rise in well-being and happiness when the weekend finally arrives? Norwegians think we should celebrate that we are halfway there, so on Wednesdays (hump day) we have a pre-weekend cheat day. Drinking a lønningspils means gathering with your work colleagues to enjoy a pils (beer) or two on payday. Lønningspils – The monthly pay cheque has arrived, and you know what that means! Well, at least Norwegians do. Make no mistake: we flock to beer gardens as soon as the snow melts. Utepils – A beer that you enjoy sitting outside on a sunny day. It's usually something to eat, and it's often something that's not very healthy. Fysen – Norwegians use this word when they have a craving for something, but are not sure exactly what.
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