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. 2D AGO

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

    Send us a text 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

  2. JAN 27

    #33 I have cake for you... or to you? When to use "til" instead of "for" in Norwegian. [vokabular]

    Send us a text 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

    17 min

  3. JAN 21

    # 32 My very personal language learning tips (hint: fall in love with the process) [tips]

    Send us a text We explore why motivation beats method when learning Norwegian and how joy, identity, and daily habits make progress stick. We share hard-won lessons from English, French, Greek, Arabic, and Mandarin, then turn them into practical steps you can use today. • find personal motivation(s) • choose resources that fit your goals • read aloud • write to lock in vocabulary • learn a lot of vocabulary (maybe by using flashcards) • don't be ashamed of your accent • reframe errors as learning fuel • make the process playful and enjoyable Ha en fin dag! Vi snakkes! 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

    30 min

  4. JAN 13

    #31 "Å bety" versus "å mene" - because “to mean” means a lot ... [vokabular]

    Send us a text We start with "å bety", the reliable choice when you ask what a word translates to, define a term, or tie facts to outcomes.  Then we switch lanes to "å mene", the verb for staking out a position or clarifying what you intended to say. Along the way, we share a quick rule that saves you from false-friend mistakes: "å mene" never follows anything but people (you can say "jeg mener", but it is not logical to say "boka mener" or "hunden mener"); whereas "å bety" usually never follows people (in other words: you can not say "jeg betyr").  If this helped sharpen your Norwegian, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s learning, and leave a quick review with your favorite example. Your feedback means a lot—and it helps more learners find us. 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

    9 min
  5. 30. God jul! Godt nytt år! "Takk for det gamle!" (+ podcast plan for 2026)

    12/16/2025

    30. God jul! Godt nytt år! "Takk for det gamle!" (+ podcast plan for 2026)

    Send us a text The shortest days can still spark the biggest plans. We open with Yule—what it actually means, why it isn’t the same as Christmas, and how the return of light offers a practical metaphor for steady progress. From there, I take you behind the scenes of how the show gets made. It’s imperfect by design, and that’s why the feedback loop with listeners matters so much. Looking ahead, I'm committing to weekly releases until I reach fifty episodes, then shifting toward a more intentional cadence as I launch a membership for listeners who want to go deeper. Expect subscriber-only episodes, thoughtful Q&A, and a small, focused space where you can ask questions, share feedback, and be part of a smaller community of other learners.  If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a push in their language learning journey. Your ideas shape where we go next—drop a comment with your resolutions or the topics you want us to tackle. 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

    5 min
  6. #29 "Erfaring" or "opplevelse"? The 2 nuances of "experience" in Norwegian. [vokabular]

    12/09/2025

    #29 "Erfaring" or "opplevelse"? The 2 nuances of "experience" in Norwegian. [vokabular]

    Send us a text One word captures the knowledge you carry forward while the other captures the moment you live through. With clear examples from work, language learning, and everyday life, we map the boundary between accumulated wisdom and immediate sensation so you can choose the right word and express yourself with nuance. To make it actionable, I contrast near‑identical sentences and ask you to decide which word fits (best). Want to describe your history with Norwegians? Reach for "erfaring". Want to ask if a cinema trip was nice? That’s probably more an "opplevelse".  If this breakdown is helpful, please follow the show, share it with a friend learning Norwegian (and write in the comment field the answers to my questions) :) If anything was unclear, feel free to let me know!  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

    9 min
  7. #28 Meg og meg selv, selv -- me and myself, by myself ... wait, what?? [vokabular]

    12/02/2025

    #28 Meg og meg selv, selv -- me and myself, by myself ... wait, what?? [vokabular]

    Send us a text Stop second-guessing yourself in Norwegian. In this episode you will learn the three ways to say "myself" (and "yourself", "himself", "herself" etc.) in Norwegian. It is easier and more complicated than you think ... :P  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

    14 min
  8. #27 Norwegian excitement ... is three different emotions! - So exciting! Så spennende! [vokabular]

    11/25/2025

    #27 Norwegian excitement ... is three different emotions! - So exciting! Så spennende! [vokabular]

    Send us a text Ever wonder why “I’m excited” in English never seems to land quite right in Norwegian? We unpack the three routes Norwegians typically take—spent, så glad, and giret—and show how each one maps to a different feeling: curiosity about the unknown, warm happiness with gratitude, and buzzing, physical energy that pushes you to act. If this helped refine your Norwegian, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s learning, and leave a quick review so others can find it. Have a question or a sentence you want checked? Send it my way—I love hearing your examples and helping you fine‑tune them. 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

    9 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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