Learning a language online is becoming an increasingly popular option. When you can’t make it to Norway in person, using the internet in Norwegian is a solid backup. It won’t be exactly the same experience, but as technology advances, it gets easier to meet native speakers of the language and immerse yourself in the experience.
One of the biggest differences about learning the language online is the initial vocabulary you’ll need to study. While in Norway you’ll need to learn how to say “hello” and how to order food, you’ll need more technical vocab on the internet.
To get you started, we put together a list of all the basic vocabulary you’ll need to start using the internet in Norwegian. Once you get a handle on this, you can change your language settings and start getting a little language exposure every time you log on. And if you want to hear each term pronounced by a native speaker, just hit the play button next to the words and phrases.
Talking About Tech And The Internet In Norwegian
Norwegian Technology Vocabulary
a hardware — en hardware
a computer — en datamaskin
a laptop — en bærbar datamaskin
a cable — en ledning
to charge — lade
a keyboard — et tastatur
a mouse — en mus
a printer — en printer
compatible — kompatibel
wireless — trådløs
a software — en programvare
to install — installere
a click — en klikk
a menu — en meny
a folder — en mappe
a file — en fil
to save — lagre
a bug — en programvarefeil
offline — offline
to drag — dra
Norwegian Internet Vocabulary
internet — internett
a browser — en nettleser
a link — en lenke
to load — lade
a blog — en blogg
a virus — et virus
a pop-up — pop-up
online — online
to download — laste ned
to search — søke
an email — en e-post
chat — en nettprat
a message — en melding
a draft — et utkast
an emoticon — et emotikon
an email address — en e-postadresse
to write — skrive
to open — åpne
an attachment — et vedlegg
to send — sende
social media — sosiale medier
to sign up — registrere seg
to log in — logge inn
a member — et medlem
a password — et passord
popular — populær
a forum — et forum
a community — en brukerforum
a network — et nettverk
to follow — følge
Norwegian Tech And Internet Phrases
I surf the internet. — Jeg surfer på internett.
I’ll send it to you, what’s your email address? — Jeg sender det til deg, hva er e-postadressen din?
You can download the program. — Du kan laste ned programmet.
All of my files are gone. — Alle filene mine har forsvunnet.
I spend my time in front of the computer. — Jeg tilbringer tiden min foran datamaskinen.