Norsk for Beginners

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Email: Laernorsknaa@gmail.com Transcript: https://laernorsknaa.com/8-8-akershus⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support me here --> Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/laernorsknaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donasjon (Paypal): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Doner (paypal.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Akershus er et lite fylke. Faktisk er Akershus det fjerde minste fylke i Norge i areal. Bare Oslo, Vestfold og Østfold er mindre i areal enn Akershus. Innlandet, som vi snakket om i forrige episode, er over 10 ganger større enn Akershus i areal. Men Akershus er et stort fylke i folketall. Akershus er fylke med flest innbyggere i Norge. Det bor over 700 000 mennesker i Akershus. Det vil si at 13 % av Norges befolkning bor i Akershus. Akershus er et litt merkelig sted. Det er både veldig landlig, altså mange gårder og skoger, men også veldig urbant nær Oslo. Faktisk er det mange som bor i Akershus, men som jobber i Oslo. Jeg er blant disse. Jeg bor i Akershus, men tar toget inn til Oslo der jeg jobber. Grunnen til dette er at det er mye billigere å bo utenfor Oslo enn i Oslo. Dette har gjort at mange steder i Akershus har vokst mye de siste årene. De tre største kommunene i Akershus ligger rett ved Oslo. De er Bærum med 130 000 innbyggere og Asker med ca. 100 000 innbyggere. Både Bærum og Asker ligger rett vest for Oslo. Neste på lista er Lillestrøm med 94 000 som ligger nord-øst for Oslo og Nordre-Follo med 63 000 innbyggere som ligger rett sør for Oslo. Oslo er altså veldig viktig for Akershus. Faktisk er Oslo så viktig at det er Oslo som er administrasjonssenteret i Akershus. Dette er helt utrolig fordi Oslo ikke er en del av Akershus. Det vil si at Akershus er det eneste fylke i Norge som har et administrativt senter som ikke ligger i det samme fylke. Til og med navnet på Akershus kommer fra Oslo. Navnet på Akershus kommer fra Akershus festning i Oslo. Akershus festning er et slott i Oslo. Grunnen til dette var at Oslo før var en del av Akershus amt. I dag er derimot Oslo sitt eget fylke. Hva er det som er så spesielt med Akershus da? Vel, det er flere ting. Akershus har noen av de fineste jordbruksområdene i Norge. Akershus er også der du finner flyplassen til Oslo. Oslo lufthavn ligger i Gardemoen i Ullensaker kommuner som altså ligger i Akershus og ikke i Oslo. Men Akershus er kanskje mest av alt kjent for Eidsvoll og det som skjedde der. Kanskje dere husker Eidsvoll fra episode 7.4 om 1814 og norsk uavhengighet fra Danmark? La oss ta en kortversjon av den episoden.

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Email: Laernorsknaa@gmail.com Transcript: https://laernorsknaa.com/8-6-more-og-romsdal/⁠ Support me here --> Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/laernorsknaa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donasjon (Paypal): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Doner (paypal.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more content to learn Norwegian --> YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdRJ5lW2QlUNRfff-ZoE-A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fylket Møre og Romsdal er vakkert plassert langs Norges vestkyst. Det ligger på Nord-Vestlandet og grenser til Trøndelag i nord og Innlandet og Vestland i sør. Møre og Romsdal er en region rik på natur, historie og kultur. Fylket har dramatiske fjorder og majestetiske fjell som tiltrekker folk fra hele verden. La oss se litt nærmere på fylket Møre og Romsdal. Møre og Romsdal er kjent for sin fantastiske natur. Noen høydepunkter er de mektige Sunnmørsalpene og de majestetiske fjordene som Geirangerfjorden og Hjørundfjorden. Disse områdene tiltrekker seg turister og friluftsentusiaster året rundt. Her kan man gå spektakulære fjellturer eller bare sitte stille på en båt og nyte de lange fjordene. The county of Møre og Romsdal is beautifully situated along Norway's west coast. It is located in the northwest and borders Trøndelag to the north and Innlandet and Vestland to the south. Møre og Romsdal is a region rich in nature, history, and culture. The county boasts dramatic fjords and majestic mountains that attract people from all over the world. Let's take a closer look at Møre og Romsdal. Møre og Romsdal is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes. Some highlights include the mighty Sunnmøre Alps and the majestic fjords such as Geirangerfjorden and Hjørundfjorden. These areas attract tourists and outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Visitors can enjoy spectacular mountain hikes or simply relax on a boat and admire the scenery along the fjords.

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Email: Laernorsknaa@gmail.com Transcript:⁠ https://laernorsknaa.com/7-8-the-post-war-period-in-norway-1945-1969 Support me here --> Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/laernorsknaa⁠⁠⁠ Donasjon (Paypal): ⁠⁠⁠Doner (paypal.com)⁠⁠ For more content to learn Norwegian --> YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdRJ5lW2QlUNRfff-ZoE-A⁠⁠ Andre verdenskrig tok slutt i Norge den 8. mai 1945 og et nytt kapittel kunne starte i norsk historie. Men hvem skulle styre Norge? Mens regjeringa og kongen var i eksil, laget de en plan for styring og valg da krigen kom til å ta slutt i Norge. De ble enige om å lage en samlingsregjering der motstandsmenn og politiske parti fra både venstre og høyre var representerte. De ble også enige om at det viktigste for Norge var å bygge landet opp igjen etter krigen og forbedre livene til folk med hus og sosiale goder. En sosial gode er offentlige ordninger som skal beskytte folk mot sykdom og alderdom, for eksempel sykehjem eller gratis helsetjenester.  I 1945 ble det holdt valg i Norge. Arbeiderpartiet ble det største partiet i Stortingsavalget, altså parlamentsvalget. De fikk flertall alene og dannet en regjering med bare folk fra Arbeiderpartiet. Arbeiderpartiet, eller AP som det blir forkortet til, har siden vært det største partiet i Norge. Einar Gerhardsen ble statsminister for denne arbeiderpartiregjeringa. Han var statsminister i Norge i hele 16 år totalt i perioden 1945 til 1965. Han var en av de viktigste personene i å bygge Norge etter andre verdenskrig. 

Email: Laernorsknaa@gmail.com Transcript: https://laernorsknaa.com/7-7-world-war-ii-in-norway-1939-1945/ Support me here --> Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/laernorsknaa⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donasjon (Paypal): ⁠⁠⁠⁠Doner (paypal.com)⁠⁠⁠ For more content to learn Norwegian --> YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdRJ5lW2QlUNRfff-ZoE-A⁠⁠⁠ Andre verdenskrig brøt ut i 1939 da Tyskland angrep Polen. Norge erklærte seg nøytrale i krigen. Norge ønsket å holde seg ute av andre verdenskrig, akkurat som de hadde gjort i første verdenskrig. Norge valgte altså å ikke alliere seg med noen av stormaktene i Europa.  Men Tyskland ville ha det annerledes. Nazi-Tyskland, ledet av Adolf Hitler, planla et angrep på Danmark og Norge i 1939. Det var to hovedgrunner til at Tyskland ønsket å okkupere Norge. Den første var at Tyskland ønsket å ha marinebaser i Norge for tyske krigsskip. Fra Norge kunne skipene lettere reise ut mot Atlanterhavet og Nordsjøen. Dermed kunne de true Storbritannia lettere. Den andre grunnen var at Tyskland ønsket å ha kontroll over importen av svensk jernmalm til Tyskland. Jern er viktig i krig, og eksporten av svensk jernmalm gikk via norskekysten.  Den 9. april 1940 angreip Tyskland Norge. Tyskerne angreip med fly og båt. Vidkun Quisling, lederen for det høyreradikale norske partiet Nasjonal Samling, prøvde å gjøre statskupp. Quisling sa på radioen at han ville bli den nye statsministeren i Norge og at Norge måtte legge ned våpnene. Tyskerne krevde at kongen og regjeringa skulle godta Quisling som ny statsminister i Norge.

Email: Laernorsknaa@gmail.com Transcript: ⁠https://laernorsknaa.com/7-6-ww-i-and-the-interwar-period-in-norway-1914-1940/ Support me here --> Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/laernorsknaa⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donasjon (Paypal): ⁠⁠⁠⁠Doner (paypal.com)⁠⁠⁠ For more content to learn Norwegian --> YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdRJ5lW2QlUNRfff-ZoE-A⁠⁠⁠ Norge var derfor ikke direkte med i første verdenskrig fra 1914 til 1918. Norge var nøytralt hele perioden. Men Norge ble likevel indirekte trukket inn i krigen. Storbritannia var den viktigste handelspartneren til Norge. Norge fortsatte å drive handel med Storbritannia, men mange norske båter ble senket av tyske ubåter. Dette gjorde at mange i Norge støttet Storbritannia framfor Tyskland i første verdenskrig. Men det var ikke veldig viktig for Norge hvem som vant første verdenskrig. Likevel ble Norge kalt for “den allierte nøytrale” siden Norge handlet så mye med Storbritannia. Dette gjorde at Norge fikk Svalbard i Svalbardtraktaten etter første verdenskrig.

Email: Laernorsknaa@gmail.com Transcript: https://laernorsknaa.com/7-5-the-union-with-sweden-1814-1905 Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/laernorsknaa ⁠⁠  Paypal: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=UbfXAKM1yJvhkJYGm5NVsoT_g3V9ekM7QWlhBNH1grxS-1mAX0Y6UvLL2_UOzyQzotcEaAZEOX27rN2p⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdRJ5lW2QlUNRfff-ZoE-A As we discussed in the previous episode, the union between Norway and Sweden emerged in the aftermath of a war in 1814. However, it wasn't a desired arrangement in Norway. It's important to note that this union was distinct from the earlier union with Denmark. Unlike the Danish union, Sweden didn't govern Norway directly. Instead, the majority of governing authority resided in Norway. This meant that Norway retained its own constitution, establishing its independent institutions like the Storting (parliament) and a dedicated government. It was a significant step towards self-determination for Norway.

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Email: Laernorsknaa@gmail.com Transcript: https://laernorsknaa.com/7-3-the-enlightenment-in-norway-the-18th-century/ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/laernorsknaa ⁠  Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=UbfXAKM1yJvhkJYGm5NVsoT_g3V9ekM7QWlhBNH1grxS-1mAX0Y6UvLL2_UOzyQzotcEaAZEOX27rN2p Website: https://laernorsknaa.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MariusStangela1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdRJ5lW2QlUNRfff-ZoE-A Norwegian Enlightenment began in the early 18th century and lasted until the early 19th century. It was a period of significant changes in Norway. New ideas arrived in Norway from other European countries. New plants, like the potato, came from South America. People enjoyed better health and longer lives. This was a period marked by the ideals and values of the Enlightenment, although the Norwegian Enlightenment was not identical to the French. But what was the Enlightenment really?  The Enlightenment was a period in the 18th century when intellectuals in Europe, led by French intellectuals, began advocating for science, freedom, and tolerance. The French philosophers Montesquieu, Voltaire, and Rousseau are especially well-known. In Norway, the Enlightenment was led by priests and bishops.  Priests played a central role as intellectuals in Norway. They formed networks for the collection and dissemination of knowledge. Johan Ernst Gunnerus, the bishop of Trondheim, was particularly important. He was a skilled network builder for Norwegian science and gathered a wealth of historical and scientific knowledge in Norway. Priests also played a crucial role in spreading knowledge in agriculture. This is how the potato was introduced to Norway. Priests, who earned the nickname "potato priests," traveled around Norway and convinced farmers to plant potatoes from South America. Potatoes are highly resilient, and many in Norway had more to eat because of them.

Read more (in Norwegian) at: https://www.norgeshistorie.no/kirkestat/1111-troldomssakene-i-norge.html  https://snl.no/trolldomsprosessene  Email: Laernorsknaa@gmail.com Transcript: https://laernorsknaa.com/7-2-whitch-trials-in-norway-1570-1695/ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/laernorsknaa ⁠  Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=UbfXAKM1yJvhkJYGm5NVsoT_g3V9ekM7QWlhBNH1grxS-1mAX0Y6UvLL2_UOzyQzotcEaAZEOX27rN2p Website: https://laernorsknaa.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MariusStangela1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdRJ5lW2QlUNRfff-ZoE-A In this episode, we will discuss which hunts in the period between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries as they reached their peak between 1570 and 1680. To understand these events, it is crucial to recognize that "witchcraft" and "sorcery" were not entirely new concepts in 1570. What changed was the involvement of the judiciary, which began actively hunting and trying witches in court cases. Many people have a perception that the Middle Ages was especially brutal and that everything improved during the Renaissance in the 1400s. The witch trials in Europe provide a compelling example that challenges this simplistic view. During the Middle Ages, scholars largely dismissed the belief in witches and sorcery, attributing such claims to illusions and trickery, merely products of people's imagination. However, this perspective gradually shifted by the late 1300s. A belief in "black magic" emerged, which was thought to cause harm to both people and animals. Nevertheless, it wasn't until the late 1500s and 1600s that the witch trials really escalated. The period between 1580 and 1630 saw numerous witch burnings, with over half of the documented trials taking place during this time. Researchers argue that religious conflicts, political and economic instability, climate deterioration, and repeated periods of famine laid the foundation for the witch hunts. The persecution of witches was theoretically supported by widespread beliefs in the existence of demons and witchcraft. Numerous books were written about witches and sorcery. It is estimated that around 60,000 people were executed for witchcraft in Europe and America, with 310 individuals being convicted and killed for witchcraft in Norway.

Email: Laernorsknaa@gmail.com Transcript: https://laernorsknaa.com/7-1-modern-norwegian-history-an-overview/ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/laernorsknaa ⁠ Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=UbfXAKM1yJvhkJYGm5NVsoT_g3V9ekM7QWlhBNH1grxS-1mAX0Y6UvLL2_UOzyQzotcEaAZEOX27rN2p Website: https://laernorsknaa.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MariusStangela1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdRJ5lW2QlUNRfff-ZoE-A The 16th and 17th centuries in Norway were characterized by three central developments:   1.     The introduction of the Reformation in Norway, which led to the establishment of the school system in the 17th century. Reading and understanding faith in one's own language became important, and many people learned to read and write. However, Protestantism also resulted in witch-hunts during the 17th century, where individuals were accused and killed for being "witches." 2.     Centralization of power of the Danish king. Danish noblemen and the Danish king gained more power in Norway during the 16th and 17th centuries. Danish began to replace Norwegian as the written language, but people still spoke their own Norwegian dialects. 3.     Economic development in Norway. Norway acquired two important industries during this period: timber trade and mining. Timber trade involved cutting down trees and selling timber, while mining involved extracting minerals, such as iron, from mines. These industries were crucial for exporting goods to other countries.   From 1660, Denmark-Norway became an absolute monarchy, similar to France under Louis XIV. Absolute monarchy means that the king has all the power, or more precisely, all power is derived from the king. The period from 1660 to 1780 was characterized by:   1.     European colonization and the introduction of new plants and goods to Norway, such as tobacco, potatoes, and spices. Potatoes, in particular, became important for Norway. Additionally, Denmark-Norway established its own colonies in Africa, India, and the Caribbean. 2.     Wars with Sweden. During this period, there were several major wars between Denmark-Norway and Sweden. The wars usually ended in a relatively even manner, with both sides weakened. However, Sweden managed to take Skåne from Denmark (present-day southern Sweden) and Jemtland, Herjedalen, and Båhuslen from Norway.

Learn Norwegian with professional teacher at Norwegian Community: https://learn.norwegiancommunity.com/link/rNSsCh Norwegian Community B1 level: https://learn.norwegiancommunity.com/link/rNSsCh?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.norwegiancommunity.com%2Fcourse%3Fcourseid%3Db1-komplett-kurs Norwegian courses: https://skapago.teachable.com/?affcode=26285_sxv09qeu Email: Laernorsknaa@gmail.com Transcript: laernorsknaa.com/6-10-the-sami-national-day-february-6/ Website: https://laernorsknaa.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/laernorsknaa Twitter: https://twitter.com/MariusStangela1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdRJ5lW2QlUNRfff-ZoE-A The Sami, the indigenous people of Norway, has fought and is in some way still fighting to preserve their culture, and this has led to the creation of a Sami national day. February 6 is the national day for all Sami in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola-peninsula in Russia. It commemorates the first national meeting for the Sami in Norway in Trondheim in 1917, the first time a wide coalition of Sami in Norway gathered to discuss common Sami issues. This meeting was important in creating a common Sami movement. February 6 officially became the Sami national day in 1992. Today, the national day of the Sami is first and foremost celebrated in Sápmi, the northern parts of the Scandinavian peninsula. It is celebrated by raising the Sami flag and serving traditional Sami food like bidos. In Manndalen in Northern Troms, far north in Norway, where I live, there was a Sami exhibition, Sami theatre, and Sami food at the Centre for northern peoples, a Sami cultural centre. In the rest of Norway, February 6 is marked by raising the Norwegian flag in all public spaces. This is to congratulate the Sami people on their national day. However, the day is hardly celebrated in the rest of Norway, and February 6 is not a holiday. That means that everyone has to go to work or school, in contrast to May 17.

Learn Norwegian with professional teacher at Norwegian Community: https://learn.norwegiancommunity.com/link/rNSsCh Norwegian Community B1 level: https://learn.norwegiancommunity.com/link/rNSsCh?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.norwegiancommunity.com%2Fcourse%3Fcourseid%3Db1-komplett-kurs Norwegian courses: https://skapago.teachable.com/?affcode=26285_sxv09qeu Email: Laernorsknaa@gmail.com Transcript: https://laernorsknaa.com/6-9-constutition-day-may-17/ Website: https://laernorsknaa.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/laernorsknaa Twitter: https://twitter.com/MariusStangela1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdRJ5lW2QlUNRfff-ZoE-A In Norway, we celebrate our Constitution Day on the 17th of May, and in Norwegian, it's often only referred to as the 17th of may (17. mai). We celebrate our Constitution and our independence from 1814. This actually makes the Norwegian Constitution the second oldest in the world to still be in use, just behind the US Constitution. Also, the Norwegian constitution might have been the most democratic in the world when it was made in 1814. Therefore, May 17 is also a celebration of democracy in general. In addition to the constitution, we celebrate our independence this day. Until 1814, Norway was in a personal union with Denmark and had been so from the 15th century. This happened largely due to the Napoleonic Wars in Europe. Denmark was on the side of the French whereas the Swedes supported the coalition led by Great Britain and Russia. When France lost the war, the victors agreed to transfer Norway from Denmark to Sweden. This was very unpopular in Norway and independence was declared and a constitution made.

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Learn Norwegian with professional teacher at Norwegian Community: https://learn.norwegiancommunity.com/link/rNSsCh Norwegian Community B1 level: https://learn.norwegiancommunity.com/link/rNSsCh?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.norwegiancommunity.com%2Fcourse%3Fcourseid%3Db1-komplett-kurs Norwegian courses: https://skapago.teachable.com/?affcode=26285_sxv09qeu Norwegian Textbook (Mysteriet om Nils): https://www.amazon.com/Mystery-Nils-Part-Norwegian-Beginners/dp/3945174007 Email: Laernorsknaa@gmail.com Transcript: https://laernorsknaa.com/6-6-norwegian-folk-music/ Website: https://laernorsknaa.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/laernorsknaa Twitter: https://twitter.com/MariusStangela1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdRJ5lW2QlUNRfff-ZoE-A Alle kulturer har sin folkemusikk. Folkemusikk er tradisjonell musikk fra et sted. I Norge er folkemusikk først dokumentert i litterære kilder fra norrøn tid. Det vil si at de første norske folkevisene som vi vet har eksistert er over 1000 år gamle. Den eldste norske folkevisa som har overlevd og som blei nedtegna kommer fra 1695. Den er altså over 300 år gammel. Likevel var det ikke før på 1800-tallet at sangene og folkevisene blei systematisk samlet og nedskrevet. Det finnes mange forskjellige former for folkemusikk. Det er altså ikke bare en sjanger av folkemusikk, men mange sjangre. For eksempel finnes det religiøse folkeviser, dansefolkeviser og bondeviser. Felles for alle sjangrene er at de tradisjonelt kommer fra norsk bondeliv. Norsk folkemusikk kommer altså fra norske bønder og det folk sang der i bondesamfunn. De vanligste instrumentene i norsk folkemusikk er hardingfele, altså en norsk variant av fiolin. Den eldste hardingfela som har overlevd kommer fra Hardanger på Vestlandet på 1600-tallet. Instrumentet ligner veldig på en fiolin, men har i tillegg til fire overstrenger, fire til fem underliggenderesonansstrenger. En streng er en tråd som man spiller på. Gitar er et annet instrument som også har strenger. På grunn av de ekstra strengene til hardingfela, så lager hardingfela litt annerledes lyd enn en fiolin. I tillegg til fela, så brukte man gjerne instrumentene langeleik, munnharpe og durspill.

Learn Norwegian with professional teacher at Norwegian Community: https://learn.norwegiancommunity.com/link/rNSsCh Norwegian Community B1 level: https://learn.norwegiancommunity.com/link/rNSsCh?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.norwegiancommunity.com%2Fcourse%3Fcourseid%3Db1-komplett-kurs Email: Laernorsknaa@gmail.com Transcript: https://laernorsknaa.com/6-5-trolls-and-creatures-from-norwegian-folklore/ Website: https://laernorsknaa.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/laernorsknaa Twitter: https://twitter.com/MariusStangela1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdRJ5lW2QlUNRfff-ZoE-A Folklore consists of legends and mythical stories told from generation to generation for a really long time. They have often been called, somewhat condescendingly, superstition, as the stories are not a part of an established religion. However, they have been used to create meaning from the nature and the world in which people have been living for centuries. In this episode, we will focus on five creatures from Norwegian folklore: trolls, the draug, the nøkken, hulders and tusser. A troll is a sort of giant which lives in mountains and forests. They are often described as big, ugly, terrifying and mean, and they are often the bad guys in the stories, for instance in many of the Askeladden fairy tales. Today, the troll has become a popular Scandinavian souvenir and can be found as small figurines in all souvenir shops in Norway. A rise of the troll can also be seen in popular culture, both in films and series. Trolljegeren, or The Troll Hunter, is one such example.

Email: Laernorsknaa@gmail.com Transcript: https://laernorsknaa.com/6-4-summer-sport-in-norway Website: https://laernorsknaa.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/laernorsknaa Twitter: https://twitter.com/MariusStangela1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdRJ5lW2QlUNRfff-ZoE-A Norway might be most known for snow, winter and cold, but many of the most popular sports are actually most suited for either a hall or during a nice, warm summer day. Looking at the 20 largest sports associations in Norway, 17 of them are best suited for summer or a temperate hall. That might be because many of the largest winter sports are united in the Ski Association, however, the Ski Association is only the third largest in Norway. Both the Football Association and the Handball Association are larger. The Football Association is the largest sports association in Norway with 375 000 members, which is over twice as large as the second largest one: the Handball Association with 139 000 members. Football in Norway is usually played on an artificial turf, as the climate most places is not suited for a grass field for most of the year. I myself have played football for over 13 years. Handball is the second largest sport and is also very popular in other European countries. We have a lot of sports halls, and when it's cold and dark outside, it's nice to go inside to a warm hall. Other large sports in Norway are gymnastics, track and field, swimming, cycling and various martial arts. Also, while Norway is mostly known for its achievements in winter sports, it also has some very good athletes in summer sports. Let's look at the medals Norway won during the last Summer Olympics in Tokyo 2021. Norway won four golds, two silver, and two bronze, making us the 20th best nation in the world. Pretty good, considering that Norway is a small and cold country. Andreas Mol and Christian Sørum won gold in sand volleyball, Kristian Blummenfelt won gold in triatlon, Jakob Ingebrigtsen won the 1500m race, and maybe the most laudable achivments of them all: Karsten Warholm's gold and world record in 400m hurdles. There are, as you can see, several really good athletes from Norway competing in summer sports as well.

Email: Laernorsknaa@gmail.com Transcript: https://laernorsknaa.com/6-3-winter-sports-in-norway Website: https://laernorsknaa.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/laernorsknaa Twitter: https://twitter.com/MariusStangela1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdRJ5lW2QlUNRfff-ZoE-A Norway is first and foremost known for its winter and snow. The geographical placement of the country makes it ideal for winter-sports. It is therefore no surprise that the country has done really well in the Winter Olympics, being the country with the most medals despite only having a population of five million people. In this episode, we will take a closer look at winter-sports in Norway. Firstly, I have to mention cross-country skiing. This might be unknown for many, as most people think of going down a hill when hearing “skiing”. However, in Norway, cross-country skiing is probably more popular. It is simply going up the hill with skis instead of going down the hill. Cross-country skiing is more about doing sports or enjoying nature, and during Easter, it is very normal for Norwegian families to travel to the mountains to enjoy some skiing. But, cross-country skiing is much harder than it looks. Technique and balance are both very important and it takes a lot of practice before being anywhere near mastering it. You can go cross-country skiing a lot of places in Norway and it is completely free to use the trails. For instance, Oslo and Trondheim both have really nice trails close by.

Email: Laernorsknaa@gmail.com Transcript: https://laernorsknaa.com/6-2-hiking-culture-in-norway Website: https://laernorsknaa.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/laernorsknaa Twitter: https://twitter.com/MariusStangela1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdRJ5lW2QlUNRfff-ZoE-A In Norwegian, there is a saying that “when hiking, you are never angry”, or in Norwegian: “ut på tur, aldri sur”. This really summarizes Norwegian hiking culture. We love being in nature: hiking on mountain tops; walking in a forest; or taking a stroll by a lake. In Norway, we are raised in this hiking culture. But don't worry if the thought of walking hours in the mountain don't appeal to you; going on a “tur” can also be going for a short walk around the block. We often call it: “getting some fresh air”. Another great Norwegian saying that we use is “there is no bad weather, only bad clothes”. In Norway, we have to deal with quite a lot of harsh weather conditions. It can be very cold, wet and windy. However, this does not stop us from going out in nature. You simply have to put on enough clothes. And always bring some extra clothes when going out. Even though it might be sunny and warm when you start going, it tends to be considerably colder on top of the mountain. Therefore, always bring clothes that you can put on in case the weather changes or if it is cold at the summit. Hiking is also about having a good time, so bring some food and drinks. It is very normal to bring some coffee to enjoy at the top. Or how about the famous “hiking chocolate”. Kvikklunsj is a Norwegian chocolate that we often bring with us when hiking.

Email: Laernorsknaa@gmail.com Transcript: https://laernorsknaa.com/6-1-norwegian-dos-and-donts/ Website: https://laernorsknaa.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/laernorsknaa Twitter: https://twitter.com/MariusStangela1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdRJ5lW2QlUNRfff-ZoE-A Norwegians are not considered to be very polite. We seldom use phrases such as “excuse me”, “your are welcome” or “sorry”. Oftentimes, you will only hear a surprised “oi” if someone bumps into you on the street. Don't be offended by this. In Norway, we simply don't use these phrases as commonly as many other cultures. This also goes for many other things. For instance, it is not common to introduce other people to each other in Norway. It can be a bit awkward, but you are generally expected to introduce yourself. A common phrase in Norway is “the Norwegian arm”. It refers to stretching one's arm to get something on the table. It is not considered to be impolite, even though you should not stretch too far. Many things considered impolite or rude in other cultures, are normal in Norway. One of the reasons for this might be the lack of hierarchical thinking in Norway. We generally consider everyone to be equal and address people in such a way too. You should not use titles when addressing people in Norway. “Mr.” or “Mrs.” are not used often nor are professional titles such as “professor” or “doctor”. We use the first name for people, even when addressing teachers or professors. Be aware that Norwegians also tend to do this in English, so don't be offended if a Norwegian don't use your preferred title. Also, you should generally not use titles when addressing people, even though they are your boss. Let's go to some common questions in all countries: Do you haggle in Norway? And should you tip at cafes and restaurants? The answer to the prior is no, you generally don't haggle in Norway. It is very uncommon, although you could try some places. However, be aware that you should be very polite when haggling and never overdo it or ask for too big discounts. It is very rude to haggle aggressively in Norway, so avoid this.

Email: Laernorsknaa@gmail.com Transcript: https://laernorsknaa.com/5-10-norwegian-christmas-food Website: https://laernorsknaa.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/laernorsknaa Twitter: https://twitter.com/MariusStangela1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxdRJ5lW2QlUNRfff-ZoE-A Norwegian Christmas food is very much bound by tradition, and two dishes dominate: Pork belly and Pinnekjøtt (literally: Stick meat). 88 % of Norwegians eat either Pinnekjøtt or pork belly on Christmas Eve, although some also eat lutefisk or Christmas cod. In this episode, we will look at Norwegian Christmas food, especially focusing on pork belly, pinnekjøtt and lutefisk. Pork belly is the most common dish to have on Christmas Eve and about 55 % of Norwegians eat it then. It is most commonly eaten in the eastern and middle parts of the country. The reason for this is that these areas are the traditional wheat areas of Norway, and therefore also the traditional swineherding regions. Nonetheless, pork belly is also eaten in other parts of the country, but less seldom on Christmas Eve. To make a really good pork belly, it is important that the temperature is just right and then you cook it for about two to three hours. It is important to turn the temperature up towards the end as you want the rind to become crispy. Pork belly is usually served with potatoes, sour cabbage, medister cakes and prunes or apples. On the western coast of Norway, Pinnekjøtt is more common. About 74% in the western part of the country eats Pinnekjøtt on Christmas Eve, compared to only 14% in the east. Pinnekjøtt is dried, salted and smoked mutton which is put in water the day before cooking it. It is usually damped rather than boiled. It is normally served with mashed rutabaga and potatoes. It is really old and has probably been eaten as a Christmas dish since the 16th century.