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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian

Are you ready to supercharge your Norwegian listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Norwegian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Norwegian and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who want to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Norway? Maybe you want to speak Norwegian with your friends from Oslo? Our podcast will give you the cultural and linguistic background to fully immerse in Norway. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Norwegian listening comprehension. Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Begynn å forbedre din lytteforståelse i norsk med våre historier i dag!

  1. 13 HR AGO

    An Unforgettable Sami Night: Tradition, Triumph & Joik

    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: An Unforgettable Sami Night: Tradition, Triumph & Joik Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-01-09-08-38-19-no Story Transcript: No: Himmelen over Kautokeino glødet med dansende farger fra nordlyset. En: The sky over Kautokeino glowed with dancing colors from the northern lights. No: Snøen knirket under føttene, og den kalde lufta var full av forventning. En: The snow creaked underfoot, and the cold air was full of anticipation. No: Samene samlet seg rundt bålene for å feire den store vinterfestivalen. En: The Sami gathered around the fires to celebrate the grand winter festival. No: Overalt var det latter og musikk, og reinsdyrene tuslet stille rundt i bakgrunnen. En: Everywhere there was laughter and music, and the reindeer wandered quietly in the background. No: Elsa, en stolt samisk kvinne, sto klar til å bli med i den tradisjonelle joik, men hun haltet synlig. En: Elsa, a proud Sami woman, stood ready to join in the traditional joik, but she was visibly limping. No: For noen dager siden hadde hun sklidd på isen og skadet ankelen. En: A few days ago, she had slipped on the ice and injured her ankle. No: I dag, av alle dager, hadde smerten kommet tilbake med hevn. En: Today, of all days, the pain had returned with a vengeance. No: Ivar, hennes bror, så på henne med bekymring. En: Ivar, her brother, watched her with concern. No: "Elsa, du burde ta det rolig," sa Ivar, mens han forsiktig hjalp henne å sette seg. En: "Elsa, you should take it easy," said Ivar, as he gently helped her to sit. No: "Ankelen din trenger hvile. En: "Your ankle needs rest." No: "Elsa ristet på hodet, fast bestemt. En: Elsa shook her head, determined. No: "Det er vår festival, Ivar. En: "It's our festival, Ivar. No: Jeg må delta. En: I have to participate." No: "Ivar sukket, vel vitende om hvor viktig festivalen var for Elsa. En: Ivar sighed, well aware of how important the festival was to Elsa. No: Imens, i et hjørne av festivalen, observerte Sigrid, en doktor som var ny til området, situasjonen med interesse. En: Meanwhile, in a corner of the festival, Sigrid, a doctor new to the area, observed the situation with interest. No: Hun hadde kommet til Kautokeino for å lære om samisk kultur og var oppmuntret til å dele sin medisinske kunnskap der det trengtes. En: She had come to Kautokeino to learn about Sami culture and was encouraged to share her medical knowledge where needed. No: Sigrid nærmet seg forsiktig. En: Sigrid approached carefully. No: "Elsa, jeg er her for å hjelpe hvis du vil ha det," tilbød hun med et varmt smil. En: "Elsa, I am here to help if you want it," she offered with a warm smile. No: "Vi kan finne en måte for deg å være med uten å skade deg mer. En: "We can find a way for you to participate without injuring yourself further." No: "Elsa så tvilende ut, men Ivar oppmuntret henne. En: Elsa looked doubtful, but Ivar encouraged her. No: "Kanskje det er verdt et forsøk, søster. En: "Maybe it's worth a try, sister. No: Vi kan ikke risikere helsen din. En: We can't risk your health." No: "Elsa nikket motvillig. En: Elsa nodded reluctantly. No: Sammen med Sigrid begynte de å legge en plan. En: Together with Sigrid, they began to make a plan. No: Ved å bruke både moderne og tradisjonelle samiske metoder, lagde de en støtte for Elsa's ankel. En: Using both modern and traditional Sami methods, they...

    16 min

  2. 22 HR AGO

    From Stormy Resolutions to Fresh Beginnings: A Family's Journey

    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Stormy Resolutions to Fresh Beginnings: A Family's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-01-08-23-34-02-no Story Transcript: No: Det var en gang en vinterdag i Norge, med snø som dekket landskapet som et mykt, hvitt teppe. I et stort familiehus, der peisen kastet et varmt lys over rommet, var Sivert, Inga og Magnus samlet. En: Once upon a winter's day in Norge, with snow covering the landscape like a soft, white blanket, Sivert, Inga, and Magnus were gathered in a large family house where the fireplace cast a warm glow over the room. No: Det var nyttårsdag, og ute raste en voldsom snøstorm, fastlåst familien inne. En: It was New Year's Day, and a fierce snowstorm was raging outside, keeping the family confined indoors. No: Huset var pyntet med glitter og girlander fra nyttårsaften. En: The house was decorated with glitter and garlands from New Year's Eve. No: Lister med nyttårsforsetter hang på kjøleskapet, noen allerede med små kryss ved siden av dem. En: Lists of New Year's resolutions hung on the refrigerator, some already with small check marks next to them. No: Inne i den lune stuen var stemningen spent. En: Inside the cozy living room, the atmosphere was tense. No: En samtale om nyttårsforsetter hadde raskt utviklet seg til noe mer. En: A conversation about New Year's resolutions had quickly developed into something more. No: Magnus, den yngre og mer tilbøyelige til å ta fyr, uttrykte høylytt sin frustrasjon over forventningene familien hadde til ham. En: Magnus, the younger one and more prone to flare-ups, loudly expressed his frustration over the expectations the family had for him. No: "Jeg vil ikke følge den samme veien som alle andre," erklærte han med en hevet stemme. En: "I don't want to follow the same path as everyone else," he declared with a raised voice. No: "Alle disse tradisjonene kveler meg!" En: "All these traditions suffocate me!" No: Inga, alltid den som ønsket å roe gemyttene, prøvde å mekle. En: Inga, always wanting to calm the waters, tried to mediate. No: "Vi kan finne en balanse," sa hun med en mild, men bestemt stemme. En: "We can find a balance," she said in a gentle but firm voice. No: "Vi kan opprettholde tradisjonene vi elsker, men også gi plass til nye drømmer." En: "We can maintain the traditions we love, but also make room for new dreams." No: Sivert, som hadde sittet stille, kjente en uro vokse inni seg. En: Sivert, who had been sitting quietly, felt a restlessness growing inside him. No: Han hadde alltid vært den som unngikk konflikter, men nå, med vinden som ulte utenfor og samtalen som bygget seg opp, forsto han at det var noe han trengte å si. En: He had always been the one to avoid conflicts, but now, with the wind howling outside and the conversation intensifying, he realized there was something he needed to say. No: Ønske om eventyr og frihet hadde lenge gjemt seg i hjertet hans, men han hadde aldri følt det var riktig tidspunkt å dele det. En: The desire for adventure and freedom had long been hidden in his heart, but he had never felt it was the right time to share it. No: Med et dyp pust, reiste han seg. En: With a deep breath, he stood up. No: "Jeg har også noe å si," begynte han, og alle vendte blikket mot ham. En: "I too have something to say," he began, and everyone turned their eyes toward him. No: "Jeg drømmer om noe mer enn det vanlige. En: "I dream of something more than the ordinary. No: Men jeg frykter å miste båndet vårt...

    15 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    Homecoming: Finding Belonging On Christmas Eve

    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Homecoming: Finding Belonging On Christmas Eve Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-01-08-08-38-19-no Story Transcript: No: Snøfnugg dalte stille ned utenfor det store familiens hus. En: Snowflakes drifted quietly down outside the large family house. No: Inne brant peisen varmt, og lukten av ribbe og pinnekjøtt fylte rommet. En: Inside, the fireplace burned warmly, and the scent of ribbe and pinnekjøtt filled the room. No: Det var jul, og familien Lund samlet seg som de alltid gjorde. En: It was Christmas, and the Lund family gathered as they always did. No: Men for Eirik, som sto i gangen med bagasjen sin, var det noe annerledes i år. En: But for Eirik, who stood in the hallway with his luggage, something was different this year. No: Eirik hadde flyttet bort for lenge siden. En: Eirik had moved away a long time ago. No: Karriere og muligheter hadde tatt ham til nye steder, langt fra hjemmets kjente vegger. En: Career and opportunities had taken him to new places, far from the familiar walls of home. No: Å returnere hver jul hadde vært en plikt, men også en kilde til ubehag. En: Returning every Christmas had been a duty, but also a source of discomfort. No: Hans søster Sigrid, alltid midtpunktet i familien, sto der med et varmt smil. En: His sister Sigrid, always the center of the family, stood there with a warm smile. No: "Eirik! En: "Eirik! No: Velkommen hjem," ropte hun og klemte han hardt. En: Welcome home," she shouted and hugged him tightly. No: Kari, kusinen deres, kom også for å gi ham en klem. En: Kari, their cousin, also came to give him a hug. No: Eirik følte varmen i familien, men kjente også på følelsen av å være en gjest i sitt eget liv. En: Eirik felt the warmth of the family, but also sensed the feeling of being a guest in his own life. No: Han ønsket å føle seg hjemme igjen, å være en del av den veven av minner og tradisjoner han hadde forlatt. En: He wished to feel at home again, to be part of the weave of memories and traditions he had left behind. No: Dagen gikk. En: The day went by. No: Sigrid hadde planlagt aktiviteter. En: Sigrid had planned activities. No: Det var pepperkakebaking på kjøkkenet, med stearinlys som kastet et mykt lys over bordene. En: There was gingerbread baking in the kitchen, with candlelight casting a soft glow over the tables. No: Eirik sto litt nølende, men Sigrid dro ham inn. En: Eirik stood a bit hesitantly, but Sigrid pulled him in. No: "Kom igjen, Eirik. En: "Come on, Eirik. No: Bli med oss," sa hun oppmuntrende. En: Join us," she said encouragingly. No: Det å delta var uvant, men også litt magisk. En: Participating was unfamiliar, yet somewhat magical. No: Noen av minnene fra barndommen kom tilbake. En: Some childhood memories came back. No: Lyden av latter, julemusikk i bakgrunnen, og duften av kanel og nellik arbeidet stille med hans hjerte. En: The sound of laughter, Christmas music in the background, and the scent of cinnamon and cloves quietly worked on his heart. No: Så kom øyeblikket han var engstelig for – julaftenmiddagen. En: Then came the moment he was anxious about – Christmas Eve dinner. No: Bordet var dekket med det vakreste porselenet og dekorert med grankvister og gylne lys. En: The table was set with the most beautiful porcelain and decorated with spruce branches and golden candles. No: Det var en tradisjon at hver tok ordet og...

    16 min

  4. 1 DAY AGO

    Winter's Bond: Love and Friendship in Oslo's Chill

    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Winter's Bond: Love and Friendship in Oslo's Chill Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-01-07-23-34-02-no Story Transcript: No: Det var en kald vinterdag i Oslo. En: It was a cold winter day in Oslo. No: Snøen lå som et mykt teppe over Vigelandsparken. En: The snow lay like a soft blanket over Vigelandsparken. No: Skulpturene sto som stille voktere, innhyllet i is og frost. En: The sculptures stood like silent guardians, shrouded in ice and frost. No: Lars, Ingrid og Kari gikk langs de snødekte stiene. En: Lars, Ingrid, and Kari walked along the snow-covered paths. No: De var der for å finne inspirasjon. En: They were there to find inspiration. No: Spesielt Ingrid, en ivrig kunstner, lette etter noe som kunne tenne hennes kreative gnist. En: Especially Ingrid, an eager artist, was searching for something that could ignite her creative spark. No: Luften var kjølig, og små skyer av damp steg opp når de pustet. En: The air was chilly, and small clouds of steam rose when they breathed. No: Lars gikk ved siden av Ingrid. En: Lars walked beside Ingrid. No: Han hadde lenge hatt følelser for henne, men våget aldri å si noe. En: He had long harbored feelings for her, but never dared to say anything. No: Nå prøvde han å finne de rette ordene, men kanskje var det ikke dagen i dag. En: Now he tried to find the right words, but perhaps today was not the day. No: Han ville se hvordan hun hadde det først. En: He wanted to see how she was doing first. No: "Se på den," sa Kari og pekte på en skulptur formet som en sirkel av hender. En: "Look at that," said Kari, pointing at a sculpture shaped like a circle of hands. No: "Den får meg alltid til å føle meg trygg. En: "It always makes me feel safe." No: " Ingrid nikket, men svarte ikke. En: Ingrid nodded but did not respond. No: Istedenfor stoppet hun og tok hånden mot brystet. En: Instead, she stopped and placed her hand against her chest. No: Lars la merke til det umiddelbart. En: Lars noticed it immediately. No: "Ingrid? En: "Ingrid? No: Er alt i orden? En: Is everything okay?" No: "Hun smilte svakt og sa, "Jeg har det fint. En: She smiled faintly and said, "I'm fine. No: Litt kald vind, kanskje. En: Just a bit of cold wind, maybe." No: "Men han kunne se at noe plaget henne. En: But he could see that something was troubling her. No: Han fulgte nøye med mens de gikk videre. En: He followed closely as they walked on. No: Ingrid stoppet igjen, og Kari, som alltid var oppmerksom, kom bort. En: Ingrid stopped again, and Kari, who was always attentive, came over. No: "Ingrid, du ser sliten ut," sa Kari. En: "Ingrid, you look tired," said Kari. No: "Kanskje vi skal sette oss litt? En: "Maybe we should sit down for a bit?" No: "Ingrid ville ikke vise bekymring, men smerter i brystet ble sterkere. En: Ingrid didn't want to show concern, but the pain in her chest grew stronger. No: Hun pustet dypt inn, prøvde å ignorere det. En: She took a deep breath, trying to ignore it. No: Men Lars så alvoret i øynene hennes. En: But Lars saw the seriousness in her eyes. No: "Vi må få deg til legen," sa Lars bestemt. En: "We need to get you to a doctor," said Lars firmly. No: Ingrid ristet på hodet. En: Ingrid shook her head. No: "Nei, jeg trenger bare litt hvile. En: "No, I just need a...

    18 min

  5. 2 DAYS AGO

    Frozen Dreams: Lars and Ingrid's Journey Beyond the Fjords

    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Frozen Dreams: Lars and Ingrid's Journey Beyond the Fjords Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-01-07-08-38-19-no Story Transcript: No: Snøen lå tungt over Flåm, og fjordene var frosne, som om tiden selv hadde stoppet. En: The snow lay heavily over Flåm, and the fjords were frozen, as if time itself had stopped. No: Toget på Flåmsbana snodde seg gjennom den vakre, men krevende naturen. En: The train on the Flåmsbana wove through the beautiful yet demanding nature. No: Ingen steder var som Flåm om vinteren, tenkte Lars. En: Nowhere was like Flåm in winter, thought Lars. No: Men i det siste hadde tankene hans vært andre steder. En: But lately, his thoughts had been elsewhere. No: Lars stod ved jernbanen, pakket inn i en tykk jakke. En: Lars stood by the railway, wrapped in a thick jacket. No: Han så utover landskapet han hadde vist frem for utallige turister. En: He looked out over the landscape he had shown to countless tourists. No: Han elsket disse fjellene, men drømmen om å skrive presset seg stadig sterkere frem. En: He loved these mountains, but the dream of writing was pressing itself ever more strongly forward. No: "Hei, Lars! En: "Hey, Lars! No: Klar for dagens tur? En: Ready for today's tour?" No: " Ingrid kom hastende mot ham, smilende og full av energi. En: Ingrid came rushing towards him, smiling and full of energy. No: Hun var ny i jobben som guide, og Lars så både sitt yngre selv og noe nytt i henne. En: She was new in the job as a guide, and Lars saw both his younger self and something new in her. No: "Ja, Ingrid. En: "Yes, Ingrid. No: La oss gjøre dette," svarte Lars, og bestemte seg for å lære henne alt han kunne. En: Let's do this," answered Lars, deciding to teach her everything he could. No: De siste dagene hadde turistene vært få. En: The last few days, tourists had been few. No: Vinteren gjorde reisen utfordrende, men for Ingrid var hver dag en ny sjanse. En: Winter made the journey challenging, but for Ingrid, every day was a new opportunity. No: Hun ville bevise at hun var dyktig, i stand til å gjøre en forskjell. En: She wanted to prove that she was capable, able to make a difference. No: Men iblant kjente hun en tvil gnage. En: But sometimes she felt a gnawing doubt. No: Var hun god nok? En: Was she good enough? No: Hun så opp til Lars, mannen som visste alt. En: She looked up to Lars, the man who knew everything. No: Likevel merket hun at han ofte var fjern med tankene et annet sted. En: Yet she noticed he was often distant, his thoughts elsewhere. No: "Dere sikkert vil se fjorden der borte," sa Lars og pekte ut. En: "You probably want to see the fjord over there," said Lars and pointed out. No: "Ser du de fjellene, Ingrid? En: "Do you see those mountains, Ingrid? No: Hver stein har sin historie," la han til, og Ingrid hørte fascinert etter. En: Every stone has its own story," he added, and Ingrid listened, fascinated. No: Lars visste hvordan å fange folks interesse. En: Lars knew how to capture people's interest. No: Så, en dag, begynte snøen å falle tungt, mye mer enn vanlig. En: Then, one day, the snow began to fall heavily, much more than usual. No: Snart kjørte de gjennom en hvit vegg. En: Soon, they were traveling through a white wall. No: Toget saktnet farten, og Lars fikk beskjed fra føreren. En: The train slowed down, and...

    17 min

  6. 2 DAYS AGO

    Quest for the Elusive Blossom: A Sibling Bond in the Andes

    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Quest for the Elusive Blossom: A Sibling Bond in the Andes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-01-06-23-34-02-no Story Transcript: No: Sigrid sto i den bratte fjellskråningen med solen som stekte fra en klar blå himmel over Andesfjellene. En: Sigrid stood on the steep mountainside with the sun blazing from a clear blue sky above the Andesfjellene. No: Hun var en botaniker med et hjerte fullt av eventyrlyst og hadde en drøm om å finne en sjelden blomst. En: She was a botanist with a heart full of adventure and had a dream of finding a rare flower. No: Denne blomsten var kjent for å ha fantastiske helsegivende egenskaper. En: This flower was known for its fantastic health-giving properties. No: Ved siden av henne gikk Håkon, hennes bror, som hadde blitt med for sikkerhetens skyld. En: Beside her walked Håkon, her brother, who had come along for safety’s sake. No: Han var skeptisk, men støttende. En: He was skeptical but supportive. No: Fjellene var majestetiske, dekket av frodige grønne skoger og taggete topper som strakte seg mot himmelen. En: The mountains were majestic, covered with lush green forests and jagged peaks reaching towards the sky. No: En kjølig bris lekte gjennom trærne. En: A cool breeze played through the trees. No: Sigrid var fast bestemt. En: Sigrid was determined. No: Hun studerte kartet sitt nøye og pekte mot en fjern dal. En: She studied her map carefully and pointed toward a distant valley. No: "Der! En: "There! No: Jeg tror blomsten er der," sa hun med glødende øyne. En: I believe the flower is there," she said with glowing eyes. No: Håkon ristet på hodet. En: Håkon shook his head. No: "Er du sikker, Sigrid? En: "Are you sure, Sigrid? No: Det er langt unna og terrenget er farlig," advarte han. En: It's far away and the terrain is dangerous," he warned. No: Men Sigrid var allerede på vei. En: But Sigrid was already on her way. No: Hun hadde lest om denne blomsten i år, studert hvert eneste tilgjengelige dokument. En: She had read about this flower for years, studied every available document. No: Nå var sjansen til å bevise sin teori. En: Now was the chance to prove her theory. No: De klatret oppover stien. En: They climbed up the path. No: Det tok timer, og solens varme gjorde dem tørste. En: It took hours, and the sun's heat made them thirsty. No: Da de nådde dalen, endret terrenget seg. En: When they reached the valley, the terrain changed. No: Stien ble smalere og vindene sterkere. En: The path became narrower, and the winds stronger. No: Men Sigrid fortsatte, drevet av lidenskap. En: But Sigrid continued, driven by passion. No: Plutselig hørte de en rasling i buskene. En: Suddenly, they heard a rustling in the bushes. No: En stor puma dukket opp, stirret på dem med intense øyne. En: A large puma appeared, staring at them with intense eyes. No: Håkon tok et dypt pust. En: Håkon took a deep breath. No: "Vi burde snu, Sigrid. En: "We should turn back, Sigrid. No: Det blir for farlig. En: It's becoming too dangerous." No: "Sigrid kjente adrenalinet pumpe. En: Sigrid felt the adrenaline pumping. No: Men hun visste også at hun måtte lytte. En: But she also knew she had to listen. No: Hun nikket sakte. En: She nodded slowly. No: "Kanskje bare litt til, for sikkerhetens skyld,"...

    16 min

  7. 3 DAYS AGO

    Snowy Reflections: Choosing Between Adventure and Friendship

    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Snowy Reflections: Choosing Between Adventure and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-01-06-08-38-20-no Story Transcript: No: Snøen falt stille utenfor hytta som lå dypt inne i Lofoten. En: The snow fell quietly outside the cabin that lay deep in Lofoten. No: Den lille bygningen lå som en varm lomme i den kalde vinteren, omgitt av majestetiske fjell og iskalde fjorder. En: The small building sat like a warm pocket in the cold winter, surrounded by majestic mountains and icy fjords. No: Inne i hytta var atmosfæren varm og lys, med flammene fra peisen som danset over tømmerveggene. En: Inside the cabin, the atmosphere was warm and bright, with flames from the fireplace dancing over the timber walls. No: Lars satt på en gammel trestol ved vinduet. En: Lars sat on an old wooden chair by the window. No: Han så ut mot de snødekte landskapene, mens tankene hans var et annet sted. En: He looked out at the snow-covered landscapes, while his thoughts were elsewhere. No: For noen uker siden hadde han fått et tilbud om en jobb i utlandet. En: A few weeks ago, he had received a job offer abroad. No: Det var en mulighet til et eventyr, men noe holdt ham fast her i Norge. En: It was an opportunity for an adventure, but something held him back here in Norway. No: Ingrid strålte som alltid. En: Ingrid beamed as always. No: Hun elsket nyttårsaften – følelsen av et nytt år, nye muligheter. En: She loved New Year's Eve—the feeling of a new year, new possibilities. No: Hun merket at Lars var stille i dag. En: She noticed that Lars was quiet today. No: Noe gnagde på ham, men hun visste ikke hva. En: Something was gnawing at him, but she didn't know what. No: Magnus, med sin alltid optimistiske holdning, fikk latteren til å fylle rommet. En: Magnus, with his always optimistic attitude, filled the room with laughter. No: Han spøkte med Ingrid om fyrverkeriet de snart skulle se. En: He joked with Ingrid about the fireworks they would soon see. No: Magnus la ikke merke til Lars sine bekymringer. En: Magnus did not notice Lars's worries. No: I det varme fellesskapet var han tilsynelatende uvitende om den indre kampen til sin venn. En: In the warm company, he was seemingly unaware of his friend's inner struggle. No: Tiden gikk fort, og snart nærmet det seg midnatt. En: Time went by quickly, and soon it was approaching midnight. No: Ingrid hentet fram glass til en skål, og alle reiste seg foran peisen. En: Ingrid brought out glasses for a toast, and everyone stood in front of the fireplace. No: Det glitret i vinglassene i det knitrende lyset av flammer, da Lars hevet glasset sitt. En: The wine glasses sparkled in the crackling light of the flames when Lars raised his glass. No: "Hør, venner," begynte Lars med en stemme som var både bestemt og litt nervøs. En: "Listen, friends," Lars began with a voice that was both determined and slightly nervous. No: "Jeg har noe jeg må fortelle. En: "I have something I need to tell you." No: "Ingrid og Magnus så spent på ham. En: Ingrid and Magnus looked at him eagerly. No: "Jeg har fått et jobbtilbud utenlands. En: "I’ve received a job offer abroad. No: Jeg vet ikke hva jeg skal gjøre. En: I don’t know what to do." No: "Det ble stille et øyeblikk. En: It fell silent for a moment. No: Ingrid, alltid rask til å støtte, la hånden på armen hans. En: Ingrid, always quick to...

    14 min

  8. 3 DAYS AGO

    Singing in Sync: Capturing Opera Moments in Oslo

    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Singing in Sync: Capturing Opera Moments in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-01-05-23-34-01-no Story Transcript: No: Sigrid trakk lua godt ned over ørene. En: Sigrid pulled her hat tightly over her ears. No: Vintervinden bet i ansiktet hennes. En: The winter wind bit at her face. No: Oslo Operahus sto stolt foran henne, med sitt isbre-lignende tak som strekte seg mot den grå himmelen. En: The Oslo Operahus stood proudly in front of her, with its glacier-like roof stretching towards the gray sky. No: Turister vimset omkring, noen sjekket kartene sine, mens andre tok bilder. En: Tourists milled about, some checking their maps, while others took pictures. No: Sigrid var fast bestemt. En: Sigrid was determined. No: Hun var en fotograf, om enn litt klønete, men med et øye for de perfekte bildene. En: She was a photographer, albeit a bit clumsy, but with an eye for the perfect shots. No: Bloggen hennes trengte sårt et unikt bilde av operahuset. En: Her blog desperately needed a unique picture of the opera house. No: Noe som kunne skille seg ut blant hundrevis av andre bilder fra denne populære turistattraksjonen. En: Something that could stand out among hundreds of other pictures from this popular tourist attraction. No: Hun ville fange det tørre vinterlyset på en uvanlig måte. En: She wanted to capture the dry winter light in an unusual way. No: Mens hun holdt kameraet opp for å fange det perfekte bildet med selvutløseren, hørte hun plutselig musikk. En: As she held the camera up to capture the perfect shot with the self-timer, she suddenly heard music. No: Før hun visste ordet av det, befant hun seg midt i en gruppe mennesker. En: Before she knew it, she found herself in the middle of a group of people. No: Det var en flash mob, og de sang opera. En: It was a flash mob, and they were singing opera. No: Sigrid ble overrasket da folk rundt henne begynte å synge. En: Sigrid was surprised when the people around her began to sing. No: Hjertet dunket raskere. En: Her heart beat faster. No: Var hun i ferd med å bli flau foran alle disse menneskene? En: Was she about to be embarrassed in front of all these people? No: Sigrid hadde et valg. En: Sigrid had a choice. No: Hun kunne snike seg bort og finne en ny plassering, eller hun kunne bli der og bli del av øyeblikket. En: She could sneak away and find a new spot, or she could stay and become part of the moment. No: Hun valgte å bli. En: She chose to stay. No: Kameraet hang fortsatt fra halsen hennes. En: The camera still hung from her neck. No: Hvis hun skulle gli inn i massen, kunne hun kanskje ta noen virkelig unike bilder. En: If she were to blend into the crowd, perhaps she could take some truly unique photos. No: Sigrid begynte å synge lavt. En: Sigrid began to sing softly. No: Hun visste ikke helt hva ordene betydde, men melodien førte henne inn i gruppens rytme. En: She didn’t quite know what the words meant, but the melody carried her into the group's rhythm. No: Hun smilte, oppdaget at hun ikke kom ut av takt. En: She smiled, discovering that she wasn’t out of sync. No: Stemmen hennes smeltet sammen med de andres, og hun fikk en god følelse. En: Her voice blended with the others, and she felt good. No: Hun kunne bruke muligheten til å ta noen spesielle bilder. En: She could use the opportunity to take some special pictures. br...

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