How to Talk About Computers in Norwegian

Introduction

In this article, we present some of the most common computer-related terms and phrases in Norwegian. By starting with these basics and using them in your conversations, you’ll gradually build your vocabulary and become more comfortable discussing technology in Norwegian.

Basic Vocabulary

Here are some basic computer-related terms:

• a computer: ei datamaskin, en PC
• a laptop: en bærbar PC, en laptop
• a keyboard: et tastatur
• a mouse: ei mus
• a screen: en skjerm
• a software: en programvare
• WiFi: WiFi
• internet: internett
• a website: ei nettside
• an email: en e-post
• a password: et passord
• a file: ei fil
• a folder: ei mappe
• a printer: en skriver
• a scanner: en skanner

Useful Phrases

Using the above vocabulary, let’s construct some useful phrases:

• “I am using the computer.” – “Jeg bruker datamaskinen.”
• “Where is my laptop?” – “Hvor er laptopen min?”
• “Can I use your mouse?” – “Kan jeg bruke musen din?”
• “The screen is not working.” – “Skjermen fungerer ikke.”
• “I am installing new software.” – “Jeg installerer ny programvare.”
• “This hardware is outdated.” – “Denne maskinvaren er utdatert.”
• “Can you connect to the Internet?” – “Kan du koble til internett?”
• “I am browsing the website.” – “Jeg surfer på nettsiden.”
• “I forgot my password.” – “Jeg har glemt passordet mitt.”
• “Save the file in this folder.” – “Lagre filen i denne mappen.”
• “The printer needs more ink.” – “Skriveren trenger mer blekk.”
• “I need to scan this document.” – “Jeg trenger å skanne dette dokumentet.”

Advanced Vocabulary

For those eager to expand their tech vocabulary further, here are more advanced terms:

• an operating system: Et operativsystem
• a browser: en nettleser
• a database: en database
• a cloud storage: en skylagring
• a server: en server
• a firewall: en brannmur
• a network: et nettverk
• to program: å programmere
• a virus: et virus

Language acquisition requires practice and regular usage. So, whether you’re working in the tech industry in Norway or have Norwegian friends with whom you can converse online, don’t hesitate to employ these new terms.

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