How to Talk About How People Look in Norwegian | Learn Norwegian A1-B2

Describing people’s physical appearances is a fundamental aspect of every language. When discussing how someone looks in Norwegian, some specific words and phrases will come in handy. Here’s a guide to help you navigate this area of the Norwegian vocabulary.

 

Basic Descriptions:

1. Høy – Tall
2. Lav – Short (in height)
3. Stor – Big
4. Liten – Small

 

Hair:

1. Hår – Hair
2. Langt hår – Long hair
3. Kort hår – Short hair
4. Krøllete hår – Curly hair
5. Rett hår – Straight hair
6. Blondt hår – Blonde hair
7. Brunt hår – Brown hair
8. Svart hår – Black hair
9. Rødt hår – Red hair

 

Eyes:

1. Øyne – Eyes
2. Blå øyne – Blue eyes
3. Grønne øyne – Green eyes
4. Brune øyne – Brown eyes

 

Complexion and Features:

1. Lys hud – Fair skin
2. Mørk hud – Dark skin
3. Fregner – Freckles
4. Skjegg – Beard
5. Mustasje – Moustache

 

Age and General Appearance:

1. Ung – Young
2. Gammel – Old
3. Vakker (for women) / Kjekk (for men) – Beautiful/Handsome
4. Pen – Pretty
5. Søt – Cute

 

Useful Phrases:

1. Hun har langt blondt hår. – She has long blonde hair.
2. Han har blå øyne. – He has blue eyes.
3. Hun ser ung ut. – She looks young.
4. Han har skjegg. – He has beard.

 

Practice combining these terms and phrases to create a wide array of descriptions. For instance, “Hun har krøllete rødt hår og grønne øyne” means “She has curly red hair and green eyes.”

Remember, as with any language, cultural sensitivity is crucial. Always ensure your descriptions are respectful, and avoid making potentially offensive or overly personal remarks. Norwegian culture values politeness and modesty, so always keep your observations kind and neutral.

 

FAQs

1. What is the Norwegian word for “tall” in terms of height?

Høy is the Norwegian word for “tall.”

 

2. How do you say “blue eyes” in Norwegian?

Blå øyne means “blue eyes” in Norwegian.

 

3. How can I describe someone’s hair length in Norwegian?

Use Langt hår for long hair and Kort hår for short hair.

 

4. What is the term for “curly hair”?

Krøllete hår is the term for curly hair in Norwegian.

 

5. How do I say someone looks young in Norwegian?

The phrase is Hun ser ung ut for “she looks young” and you can replace “Hun” with “Han” for “he looks young.”

 

6. Is there a gender difference in describing someone as beautiful/handsome in Norwegian?

Yes, use Vakker for women and Kjekk for men.

 

7. What’s the Norwegian term for “beard”?

Skjegg is the term for “beard” in Norwegian.

 

8. How do I say “pretty” in Norwegian?

The word for “pretty” is Pen.

 

9. What’s the recommendation for speaking about someone’s appearance in Norwegian culture?

Always be respectful and avoid making potentially offensive or overly personal remarks. It’s important to maintain politeness and modesty when commenting on someone’s appearance.

 

10. Is “Liten” the term for “small” or “short”?

Liten means “small.” For describing someone as short in height, use Lav.

 

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