Norwegian Vocabulary | In the Kitchen | På kjøkkenet |A1

Exploring a Norwegian kitchen is not just about the culinary art but also about understanding the language behind every utensil and activity. For anyone venturing into Norwegian language studies, knowing kitchen-centric words can greatly enhance conversations and experiences, be it while cooking, dining, or chatting.

In the Kitchen | På kjøkkenet

• a knife – en kniv

  • Definite: kniven

• a fork – en gaffel

  • Definite: gaffelen

• a spoon – ei skje

  • Definite: skjeen

• a plate – en tallerken

  • Definite: tallerkenen

• a glass – et glass

  • Definite: glasset

• a bowl – ei skål

  • Definite: skåla

• a pot – en kjele

  • Definite: kjelen

• a pan – ei stekepanne

  • Definite: stekepanna
  • Explanation: “Steke” translates to “fry,” and “panne” is “pan.” Therefore, “frying pan” translates to “stekepanne”.

• a stove – en komfyr

  • Definite: komfyren

• a fridge – et kjøleskap

  • Definite: kjøleskapet
  • Explanation: “Kjøle” stands for “cool,” and “skap” denotes “cabinet.” Combined, they mean “refrigerator” or “cooling cabinet.”

• a table – et bord

  • Definite: bordet

• a chair – en stol

  • Definite: stolen

• a cup – en kopp

  • Definite: koppen

• a salt – et salt

  • Definite: saltet

• a pepper – en pepper

  • Definite: pepperen

• to cook (verb) – å lage mat

  • Explanation: “Lage” implies “make,” and “mat” represents “food.” Together, they encapsulate the act of “to cook” or “to make food”.

With this foundational knowledge in hand, you can now comfortably navigate a Norwegian kitchen setting. Be it understanding a Norwegian recipe, setting a dinner table, or conversing about meals, this vocabulary list is your key. God matlaging! (Happy cooking!)

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