Christmas is just about to begin, there’re only few days left. One may say, the anticipation for Christmas to begin is the best thing in all this, and I must agree with this. So, while waiting for the days to come, why not learn some Norwegian Christmas-related words and phrases?
- God Jul! – Merry Christmas!
- Julestjerne – poinsettia
- Misteltein – mistletoe
- Pinnekjøtt – lamb ribs
- Mandelgrøt – almond porridge
- Juletre – Christmas tree
- Pepperkake – gingerbread
- Nissen – Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas
- Klementin – clementine, mandarin
- Gavepapir – wrapping paper
- Julaften – Christmas Eve
- Glede – felicity, happiness
- Julekrans – Christmas wreath
- Ribbe – ribs
- Julelys – Christmas lights
- Juletrepynt – Christmas tree ornaments
- Julegløgg – mulled wine
- Reinsdyr – reindeer
- Julegave – Christmas present
- Godt nytt år – Happy New Year!
- Julemat – Christmas food
- Lutefisk – lutefisk
- Reinsdyrstek – reindeer steak
- Julesaus – Christmas sauce
- Kålrotstappe – swede mashed
- Kalkun – turkey, wild turkey
- Riskrem – rice cream
- Multekrem – cloudberry cream
- Snø, sne – snow
- Appelsin – orange
- Nellik – cloves
- Kanel – cinnamon
- Ingefær – ginger
- Kjeks – cookies
- Anis – anise
- Utsmykning – decoration
There will be everyday post till Christmas Eve, so stay tuned. More coming.
Hope you all are having a nice week.
