norwegian
word
Definition
Related to Norway, its people, or its language. It can refer to a person from Norway or the Norwegian language.
Usage & Nuances
"Norwegian" can be an adjective (Norwegian food), a noun for a person (a Norwegian), or a noun for the language (speaks Norwegian). Capitalize it as a proper noun. Use "Norwegian" for both men and women; add -man or -woman only when needed for clarity.
Spanish: noruego - noruegaPortuguese (BR): norueguês - norueguesaPortuguese (PT): norueguês - norueguesaChinese (Simplified): 挪威的 - 挪威人 - 挪威语Chinese (Traditional): 挪威的 - 挪威人 - 挪威語Hindi: नार्वेजियनArabic: نرويجيBengali: নরওয়েজীয় - নরওয়েজীয় ভাষাRussian: норвежский - норвежец - норвежкаJapanese: ノルウェー人 - ノルウェー語 - ノルウェーのVietnamese: Na Uy - người Na Uy - tiếng Na UyKorean: 노르웨이의 - 노르웨이어 - 노르웨이 사람Turkish: Norveçli - Norveççe - Norveç'e aitUrdu: نارویجین - نارویجین زبانIndonesian: Norwegia - orang Norwegia - bahasa Norwegia
Example Sentences
She is Norwegian and speaks three languages.
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Do you know any Norwegian words?
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My friend is studying Norwegian at university.
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I tried some Norwegian cheese last weekend—it's actually pretty good!
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Most Norwegian people speak excellent English.
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Her grandmother taught her some old Norwegian songs.
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