If you’re learning Norwegian or planning to move to Norway, it’s essential to know the basic vocabulary for the rooms in a house. Whether you’re looking to rent an apartment or buy a home, you’ll need to be familiar with the different rooms and their names in Norwegian to communicate effectively with your landlord, real estate agent, or construction workers.
This article will cover the Norwegian names of 12 common rooms in a house or apartment. Understanding these words can help you negotiate the renting or purchasing process and feel more at ease in your new home in Norway.
1 ei stue
a living room
2 et kjøkken
a kitchen
3 et bad
a bathroom
4 et soverom
a bedroom
5 ei spisestue
a dining room
6 et hjemmekontor
an home office
7 et barnerom
a children’s room
8 et gjesterom
a guest room
9 et vaskerom
a laundry room
10 en kjeller
a basement
11 et loft
an attic
12 et kjølerom
a pantry
Knowing the names of the rooms in a house in Norwegian is an essential step toward feeling at home in Norway. The twelve rooms described in this article are some of the most frequent rooms in a house or apartment, but many more might be included.
We hope this article has expanded your vocabulary and will allow you to speak more effectively whether looking for or settling into your new home in Norway. It is usually advantageous to be familiar with the language and terminology of the country where you live, whether you are a student, a professional, or a family member. Learning the names of various rooms in a house is no different.
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