The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces

Silje Linn Moss
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Are you learning Norwegian? Do you find some aspects of the Norwegian language hard to grasp?Don't be puzzled! You have come to the right place!  In this podcast, you can pick the episodes covering the things you struggle with, whether it is pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary nuances, expressions, cultural aspects or you need some learning tips.  Bare hyggelig ;) 

  1. #41 "Frisk" or "fersk"? - The finesse of freshness. [vokabular]

    5 DAYS AGO

    #41 "Frisk" or "fersk"? - The finesse of freshness. [vokabular]

    Send us Fan Mail “Fresh” sounds simple until you try to say it in Norwegian and suddenly you have two options that both seem right. We unpack the real difference between frisk and fersk, and it turns out the split is incredibly practical: one word is about how something feels and tastes, the other is about how new it actually is. If you’ve ever stood in a grocery store wondering what a label really promises, this one will save you time and confusion.  We start with people, because this is where direct translation trips learners. Frisk means you’re not sick, period, while sunn points to health as a lifestyle, habits, and long-term choices.  Then we take it to food and everyday shopping vocabulary. Fersk is what you use for newly baked bread, freshly made juice, or fish that is genuinely freshly caught. Frisk is what you reach for when produce still has firmness and juice, and we also explore how frisk can be use as a way to describe an acidic, refreshing taste. That’s why wine descriptions often talk about friskhet instead of bluntly saying “acidic.”  If you want more confident Norwegian speaking and sharper listening skills, press play and try the mini quiz at the end. Subscribe for more clear, practical language lessons, share the episode with a fellow learner, and let me know if you have any questions about "frisk" and "fersk" :)  Support the show Do you like the podcast? :) Feel free to buy me a coffee :)  buymeacoffee.com/thenorwegianpuzzle   .... This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, Deezer and Podcast Addict.  .... Transcript available here: https://the-norwegian-puzzle.buzzsprout.com .... Questions? Feedback? Get in touch! norskmedsilje@gmail.com .... Other places to find me:  www.norsk-med-silje.com www.facebook.com/norskmedsilje www.instagram.com/norskmedsilje www.linkedin.com/in/silje-linn-moss

    11 min
  2. #40 "Normalest"? Or "mest normal"? - three rules of comparative and superlative use [grammatikk]]

    17 MAR

    #40 "Normalest"? Or "mest normal"? - three rules of comparative and superlative use [grammatikk]]

    Send a text We start with the quick foundation: how comparative and superlative forms work (think -ere and -est), and why the English habit of avoiding endings on “long words” doesn’t translate cleanly into Norwegian. From there, we move into the real skill: spotting the adjectives that refuse to inflect, so you can stop guessing and start sounding natural. We also talk about why using mer and mest for everything can sound a bit off, how a dictionary can confirm what’s allowed, and how “less” and “least” push you straight into "mindre" and "minst". Stick around for a short quiz at the end to test your instinct and lock in the rules. If this helped, subscribe, share the show with a fellow Norwegian learner, and leave a review to boost the channel. Support the show Do you like the podcast? :) Feel free to buy me a coffee :)  buymeacoffee.com/thenorwegianpuzzle   .... This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, Deezer and Podcast Addict.  .... Transcript available here: https://the-norwegian-puzzle.buzzsprout.com .... Questions? Feedback? Get in touch! norskmedsilje@gmail.com .... Other places to find me:  www.norsk-med-silje.com www.facebook.com/norskmedsilje www.instagram.com/norskmedsilje www.linkedin.com/in/silje-linn-moss

    12 min
  3. #39 Tid / gang / time - What do they mean? And how are they used? [vokabular]

    10 MAR

    #39 Tid / gang / time - What do they mean? And how are they used? [vokabular]

    Send us Fan Mail Support the show Do you like the podcast? :) Feel free to buy me a coffee :)  buymeacoffee.com/thenorwegianpuzzle   .... This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, Deezer and Podcast Addict.  .... Transcript available here: https://the-norwegian-puzzle.buzzsprout.com .... Questions? Feedback? Get in touch! norskmedsilje@gmail.com .... Other places to find me:  www.norsk-med-silje.com www.facebook.com/norskmedsilje www.instagram.com/norskmedsilje www.linkedin.com/in/silje-linn-moss

    15 min
  4. #38 Silje lærer å stå på ski! (3/3) [lytteøvelse] [listening practice]

    4 MAR

    #38 Silje lærer å stå på ski! (3/3) [lytteøvelse] [listening practice]

    Send us Fan Mail (Norwegian only from 08:47) I share how a final course day transformed nerves into confidence by framing cross-country skiing around three core “gears,” each designed for a different speed and feel—one led by arms and upper body for fast glide, one that recruits the whole body for steady control, and a third that feels like running when you want more speed. I use a bilingual learning arc: short, slow Norwegian sentences with pauses and English translations, followed by a Norwegian-only pass to test comprehension. It somehow mirrors the skiing training itself—break skills into parts, then put them back together. If this helped you find your next gear, follow the show, share it with a friend who has a love hate relationship with snow, and leave a quick review to tell me how the listening exercise went :) Support the show Do you like the podcast? :) Feel free to buy me a coffee :)  buymeacoffee.com/thenorwegianpuzzle   .... This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, Deezer and Podcast Addict.  .... Transcript available here: https://the-norwegian-puzzle.buzzsprout.com .... Questions? Feedback? Get in touch! norskmedsilje@gmail.com .... Other places to find me:  www.norsk-med-silje.com www.facebook.com/norskmedsilje www.instagram.com/norskmedsilje www.linkedin.com/in/silje-linn-moss

    13 min
  5. #37 Skiglede ("ski joy") where are you? - A sceptic’s guide to skiing, gear, and sanity [kultur] [tips]

    26 FEB

    #37 Skiglede ("ski joy") where are you? - A sceptic’s guide to skiing, gear, and sanity [kultur] [tips]

    Send us Fan Mail Winter can feel endless when the sun disappears, and everyone around you seems to glide across the snow like they were born doing it. I've been there too, and I wanted to make a clear, friendly guide that helps you get outside, shake off the gloom, and find real joy on skis without wasting money, time, or courage. Listen, share with a friend who’s ski‑curious, and tell us what still confuses you—then subscribe and leave a quick review so more newcomers can find their way onto the snow. Support the show Do you like the podcast? :) Feel free to buy me a coffee :)  buymeacoffee.com/thenorwegianpuzzle   .... This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, Deezer and Podcast Addict.  .... Transcript available here: https://the-norwegian-puzzle.buzzsprout.com .... Questions? Feedback? Get in touch! norskmedsilje@gmail.com .... Other places to find me:  www.norsk-med-silje.com www.facebook.com/norskmedsilje www.instagram.com/norskmedsilje www.linkedin.com/in/silje-linn-moss

    28 min
  6. #36 Silje lærer å stå på ski ... eller?? (2/3) [lytteøvelse] [listening practice]

    17 FEB

    #36 Silje lærer å stå på ski ... eller?? (2/3) [lytteøvelse] [listening practice]

    Send us Fan Mail (Norwegian only from 09:21) Let's continue with my ski course story from last episode ... First, I guide you through a Norwegian–English sequence with generous pauses for repetition. Then I replay the same content in full Norwegian, so that you can stress-test your comprehension and lock in new words, phrases, and sounds. It’s a gentle but deliberate workout for your ear, your mouth, and your confidence. By tying language to a vivid, authentic scene, recall becomes easier, and both my speech and yours will sound more natural. When the English drops away, lean on context, not panic. Pause, check the transcript for new terms, look them up once, and circle back for another listen.  I would love your input on the format: Do you prefer having it all in Norwegian?  Are the pauses the right length? What would make these practice sets more useful and fun for you? Subscribe, share the episode with a friend who’s learning, and leave a quick review to help me shape the future listening practices!  Support the show Do you like the podcast? :) Feel free to buy me a coffee :)  buymeacoffee.com/thenorwegianpuzzle   .... This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, Deezer and Podcast Addict.  .... Transcript available here: https://the-norwegian-puzzle.buzzsprout.com .... Questions? Feedback? Get in touch! norskmedsilje@gmail.com .... Other places to find me:  www.norsk-med-silje.com www.facebook.com/norskmedsilje www.instagram.com/norskmedsilje www.linkedin.com/in/silje-linn-moss

    15 min
  7. #35 Silje lærer å stå på ski (1/3) [lytteøvelse] [listening practice]

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    #35 Silje lærer å stå på ski (1/3) [lytteøvelse] [listening practice]

    Send us Fan Mail (Norwegian only from 07:47) A bad day on the trail becomes the perfect language workout. We take you through a true cross-country skiing mishap—too-short poles, the wrong skis, zero technique—and use it to build your Norwegian listening in two steps: first with English support, then as a clean Norwegian-only replay. The story is simple, honest, and packed with phrases you’ll actually use, from asking for help to refusing to give up. Even if you never plan to wax a pair of skis, you’ll learn how to handle confusion, ask for tips, and keep going when progress feels slow. Press play, try the English-supported section once, then test yourself on the Norwegian-only version, and tell me what clicked. If this helped, subscribe, share with a friend learning Norwegian, and leave a quick review so others can find it. Support the show Do you like the podcast? :) Feel free to buy me a coffee :)  buymeacoffee.com/thenorwegianpuzzle   .... This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, Deezer and Podcast Addict.  .... Transcript available here: https://the-norwegian-puzzle.buzzsprout.com .... Questions? Feedback? Get in touch! norskmedsilje@gmail.com .... Other places to find me:  www.norsk-med-silje.com www.facebook.com/norskmedsilje www.instagram.com/norskmedsilje www.linkedin.com/in/silje-linn-moss

    12 min
  8. #34 "I", "inn", "inne" and "inni". I say no more... [vokabular]

    3 FEB

    #34 "I", "inn", "inne" and "inni". I say no more... [vokabular]

    Send us Fan Mail What is the difference in meaning and function of these four words? How can we translate the English word "in" to Norwegian?  I hope you will know after listening to this episode :)  Support the show Do you like the podcast? :) Feel free to buy me a coffee :)  buymeacoffee.com/thenorwegianpuzzle   .... This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, Deezer and Podcast Addict.  .... Transcript available here: https://the-norwegian-puzzle.buzzsprout.com .... Questions? Feedback? Get in touch! norskmedsilje@gmail.com .... Other places to find me:  www.norsk-med-silje.com www.facebook.com/norskmedsilje www.instagram.com/norskmedsilje www.linkedin.com/in/silje-linn-moss

    8 min
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Are you learning Norwegian? Do you find some aspects of the Norwegian language hard to grasp?Don't be puzzled! You have come to the right place!  In this podcast, you can pick the episodes covering the things you struggle with, whether it is pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary nuances, expressions, cultural aspects or you need some learning tips.  Bare hyggelig ;) 

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