Learn Norwegian | Norwegian Vocabulary | Clothes | Klær A1

In this article, we’ll provide an expansive list of Norwegian vocabulary related to clothing, accompanied by useful examples.

Basic Clothing Vocabulary

1. a shirt – ei skjorte
   • Example: “Han har på seg ei blå skjorte.” (He is wearing a blue shirt.)
2. a T-shirt – ei T-skjorte
   • Example: “Hun liker den røde T-skjorten best.” (She prefers the red T-shirt.)
3. a dress – en kjole
   • Example: “Kjolen hun har på seg er et norsk merke.” (The dress she’s wearing is a Norwegian brand.)
4. pants (trousers) – bukser
   • Example: “Buksene er for lange.” (The trousers are too long.)
5. a skirt – et skjørt
   • Example: “Skjørtet er laget av silke.” (The skirt is made of silk.)
6. a jacket – ei jakke
   • Example: “Jakka beskytter mot vind.” (The jacket is wind-resistant.)
7. a sweater – en genser
   • Example: “Genseren er så varm og komfortabel.” (The sweater is so warm and comfortable.)
8. shoes – sko
   • Example: “Disse skoene er veldig komfortable.” (These shoes are very comfortable.)
9. socks – sokker
   • Example: “Sokkene er av ull.” (The socks are made of wool.)
10. a hat – en hatt
    • Example: “Hatten passer perfekt til kjolen hennes.” (The hat matches her dress perfectly.)
11. a coat – en frakk
    • Example: “Frakken er ideell for kalde vinterdager.” (The coat is ideal for cold winter days.)
12. a suit – en dress
    • Example: “Han kjøpte en ny dress til bryllupet.” (He bought a new suit for the wedding.)
13. a blouse – en bluse
    • Example: “Blusen har vakre broderier.” (The blouse has beautiful embroidery.)
14. a scarf – et skjerf
    • Example: “Skjerfet varmer godt.” (The scarf provides warmth.)
15. gloves – hansker
    • Example: “Hanskene beskytter hendene mine mot kulde.” (The gloves protect my hands from the cold.)

Undergarments and Nightwear

1. an underwear – et undertøy
   • Example: “Jeg trenger nytt undertøy.” (I need new underwear.)
2. a bra – en BH
   • Example: “Denne BH’en er veldig behagelig.” (This bra is very comfortable.)
3. a pajamas – en pyjamas
   • Example: “Jeg kjøpte en ny pyjamas i går.” (I bought new pajamas yesterday.)

Seasonal Clothing

1. a swimsuit – ei badedrakt (for women) and en badeshorts (for men)
   • Example: “Hun har en ny badedrakt for sommeren.” (She has a new swimsuit for the summer.)
2. a winter coat – ei vinterjakke
   • Example: “Vinterjakka mi er i skapet.” (My winter coat is in the closet.)
3. a raincoat – en regnfrakk or ei regnjakke
   • Example: “Regnjakka er vannbestandig.” (The raincoat is water-resistant.)
4. boots – støvler
   • Example: “Støvlene er perfekte for snø.” (The boots are perfect for snow.)
5. sunglasses – solbriller
   • Example: “Jeg glemte solbrillene mine på kaféen.” (I forgot my sunglasses at the café.)
6. flip-flops – flip-flops or sandaler
   • Example: “Disse sandalene er ideelle for stranden.” (These sandals are ideal for the beach.)

Embracing this vocabulary will enhance your experience while traveling, shopping, or conversing in Norway. Incorporating these words into your daily language practice will make you feel more confident and integrated when discussing clothing in Norwegian settings.