10 Academic Norwegian Words You Should Know | Learn Norwegian B1-B2

Navigating Norwegian academia demands a passion and a robust vocabulary tailored to scholarly discourse. Whether you’re an international student, an academic, or someone with a keen interest in Norway’s educational landscape, having the right words at your disposal can be a game-changer. Here are 10 indispensable academic Norwegian words to enhance your comprehension and engagement in scholarly conversations and texts:

en forskning (a research)

• • Jeg jobber med forskning på klimaendringer. (I’m working on research about climate change.)
  • Universitetet har mottatt en stor bevilgning til forskning på medisinsk teknologi. (The university has received a large grant for research in medical technology.)

en teori (a theory)

• • Einsteins relativitetsteori er en kjent teori innen fysikk. (Einstein’s theory of relativity is a renowned theory in physics.)
  • Studentene lærer forskjellige teorier om sosial endring. (Students learn different theories about social change.)

en metode (a method)

• • Vitenskapelige metoder er grunnleggende for forskning. (Scientific methods are fundamental for research.)
  • Undersøkelsen brukte en kvalitativ metode for å samle data. (The study employed a qualitative method to gather data.)

en analyse (an analysis)

• • Analysen av dataene viste noen overraskende trender. (The analysis of the data revealed some surprising trends.)
  • Læreren ba oss gjøre en analyse av romanens hovedtema. (The teacher asked us to analyze the novel’s main theme.)

en forelesning (a lecture)

• • Jeg ser frem til morgendagens forelesning om moderne litteratur. (I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s lecture on modern literature.)
  • Forelesningene hans er alltid så innsiktsfulle. (His lectures are always so insightful.)

en studie (a study/a research)

• • En nylig studie kastet lys over barns læringsevner. (A recent study shed light on children’s learning capabilities.)
  • Studien sammenlignet økonomiske systemer i Skandinavia. (The study compared economic systems in Scandinavia.)

en kilde (a source)

• Husk å sitere alle kildene dine når du skriver en oppgave. (Remember to cite all your sources when writing a paper.)
• Denne boken er en utmerket kilde til middelalderens historie. (This book is an excellent source on medieval history.)

et fakultet (a faculty/a department)

• Fakultet for kunst og design er kjent for sitt fokus på kreativitet. (The faculty of arts and design is known for its focus on creativity.)
• Fakultet for miljøvitenskap har nylig lansert et banebrytende forskningsprosjekt om bærekraft. (The faculty of environmental science has recently launched a groundbreaking research project on sustainability.)

en hypotese (a hypothesis)

• Vi testet hypotesen i laboratoriet. (We tested the hypothesis in the laboratory.)
• Uten en klar hypotese kan forskningen din mangle retning. (Without a clear hypothesis, your research may lack direction.)

en undersøkelse (a survey/an investigation)

• Resultatene fra undersøkelsen blir publisert neste måned. (The results from the survey will be published next month.)
• Politiets undersøkelse av saken pågår fortsatt. (The police investigation into the case is still ongoing.)

Armed with this enriched vocabulary, you are better prepared to delve into Norwegian academic discussions, interpret complex texts, and articulate your thoughts more clearly. Language, in its essence, is a powerful tool that bridges gaps and fosters understanding. Expanding and refining your linguistic repertoire opens doors to deeper insights and connections in Norwegian academia and beyond.