Ordhistorier (Word Stories)

Parminder Gill
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Ordhistorier, which means Word Stories, is a podcast that explores the etymology of Norwegian words and their relationship to English and other languages. Whether you're looking to learn Norwegian, a fan of linguistics or a language teacher, Ordhistorier aims to uncover the stories behind everyday words and some of the most tantalising cognates in the Indo-European language family. The podcast is also offered in a video form which features extensive data visualisation, as well as the occasional foray into 3D binaural audio, so I recommend headphones for the best experience.

Episodes

  1. 10/31/2025

    2. Halloween - Skapninger, Monstre & Skumle Ord [Norwegian Etymology Podcast]

    How did the Celtic festival of Samhain become Halloween? What are the Norwegian words for creatures and monsters? Are there Old Norse-derived words or cognates in English that are associated with Halloween? Find out in this episode.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction0:36 Samhain1:48 Halloween3:10 Monstre (Monsters)7:20 Skumle Ord (Spooky Words)10:46 De Døde (The Dead)11:57 ConclusionMUSICMusic courtesy of Sascha EndeCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://ende.app/BACKGROUNDOrdhistorier, which means Word Stories, is a podcast that explores the etymology of Norwegian words and their relationship to English and other languages. Whether you're looking to learn Norwegian, a fan of linguistics or a language teacher, Ordhistorier aims to uncover the stories behind everyday words and some of the most tantalising cognates in the Indo-European language family. The podcast is also offered in a video form which features extensive data visualisation, as well as the occasional foray into 3D binaural audio, so I recommend headphones for the best experience. Ordhistorier is available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.SUPPORT THE CHANNELIf you really enjoyed the video, you can help me fund future projects and help me become a Professional Content Creator® by becoming a member of the channel (click the Join button) or via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/ParminderGill). I'll soon be uploading extended editions of videos (such as this one), behind-the-scenes, outtakes and exclusive content. Thanks!SOCIAL MEDIADonate to my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ParminderGillFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parmindergillvisualsFollow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parmindergillvisuals

    13 min
  2. 1. Høst (Autumn) - Jordbruk, Hytte Kultur, Høstfarger [Norwegian Etymology Podcast]

    11/09/2024

    1. Høst (Autumn) - Jordbruk, Hytte Kultur, Høstfarger [Norwegian Etymology Podcast]

    Why do we go back to school in autumn? What came first, the colour orange or the fruit? Why do Norwegians have potetferie (potato holiday)?In this episode, we're exploring the etymology of Norwegian words associated with høst, meaning autumn. We start with an overview of compound words and discuss why the school year starts in autumn. Then it's words associated with farming and how Norwegian culture begins to adapt to colder conditions, including the history of fårikål. Afterwards, we look at the origins of the colours associated with autumn and end with a trip to the forest and what we might find there.Lærer Marianne, who assisted with fact-checking and suggestions, has her own Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/stories/nyinorsken If you're learning Norwegian do check it out as she regularly posts tips.

    15 min
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Ordhistorier, which means Word Stories, is a podcast that explores the etymology of Norwegian words and their relationship to English and other languages. Whether you're looking to learn Norwegian, a fan of linguistics or a language teacher, Ordhistorier aims to uncover the stories behind everyday words and some of the most tantalising cognates in the Indo-European language family. The podcast is also offered in a video form which features extensive data visualisation, as well as the occasional foray into 3D binaural audio, so I recommend headphones for the best experience.

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