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Quiz about Norwegian Words You Hear in English

Norwegian Words You Hear in English Quiz

Words with a common origin and meaning are called cognates. False cognates sound similar but do not share the same roots. False friends are similar sounding words with different meanings. Some examples from Norwegian that you might have heard before.

A multiple-choice quiz by MAK13. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
MAK13

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
403,327

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Norwegian word of the same origin as the English word for star- a luminous point in the night sky is: Hint

Starin

Sitare

Aster

Stjerne

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Question 2 of 10

2. What word derived from "automobile" is the Norwegian word for a car? Hint

Utomo

Mobil

Bil

Auto

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Question 3 of 10

3. What feminine article of clothing in English translates to "good" in Norwegian? Hint

Bra

Pant

Beret

Bluse

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Question 4 of 10

4. In English, "organised" means to arrange systematically. A similar Norwegian word "organisert" refers to being: Hint

Neat and tidy

Unruly and disobedient

Mentally unstable

A member of a workers' union

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which English word meaning "temporary stop in action" would mean a "break/recess" in Norwegian? Hint

Halt

Stay

Rest

Pause

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Question 6 of 10

6. Several languages including Norwegian name the colour Pink after which flower symbolising love? Hint

Poppi

Rosa

Lilli

Tulipa

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Question 7 of 10

7. While a fart might be an embarrassing bodily function in English, what property associated with motion does it mean in Norwegian? Hint

Luxury

Speed

Mileage

Distance

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Question 8 of 10

8. While it sounds like something produced at a factory in English, what is a manufacturing facility called in Norwegian? Hint

Car

Fabrikk

Maskin

Korn

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Question 9 of 10

9. In English you pay your rent to your landlord. In Norwegian, to whom do you pay "rente" ? Hint

Ex-wife

Landlord

Lender

Friend in need

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Question 10 of 10

10. What bushy-tailed eater of acorns is the Norwegian "ekorn"? Hint

Squirrel

Badger

Rat

Mouse

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Norwegian word of the same origin as the English word for star- a luminous point in the night sky is:

Answer: Stjerne

"Tara" in Hindi, "ster" in Dutch, "astrum"/ "stella" in Latin all have the same origin.

2. What word derived from "automobile" is the Norwegian word for a car?

Answer: Bil

The term automobile entered English from French, with origins in Greek and Latin. German uses the front clipping "auto" while Norwegian uses the last clipping "bil" to refer to a car. A "mobil" is a mobile phone.

3. What feminine article of clothing in English translates to "good" in Norwegian?

Answer: Bra

With origins in Latin - barbarus to Spanish and Italian bravo (meaning brave), made it to English as brave. Norwegian retained a clipped version to mean good.
A bra in Norwegian is a BH (bay-ho), short for "chest holder" in Norwegian. Bluse is a blouse. Pant is a surcharge paid on bottles/cans/automobiles, refunded on returning them for recycling. Beret is not a Norwegian word.

4. In English, "organised" means to arrange systematically. A similar Norwegian word "organisert" refers to being:

Answer: A member of a workers' union

Norway has a well established system of unions fighting for workers' rights. Being "organised" in Norway refers to being a part of the organised workforce, i.e. part of a workers' union.

5. Which English word meaning "temporary stop in action" would mean a "break/recess" in Norwegian?

Answer: Pause

Of Greek origin- "pauein" meaning stop, a coffee "pow-sah" is an important part of the Norwegian work day.

6. Several languages including Norwegian name the colour Pink after which flower symbolising love?

Answer: Rosa

A rose is written the same way in Norwegian, but with a slightly different pronunciation. Italian and German refer to the colour pink as "rosa" too. In Hindi, a language of India, pink is called gulabi, meaning rose-like.

7. While a fart might be an embarrassing bodily function in English, what property associated with motion does it mean in Norwegian?

Answer: Speed

You get a speeding ticket from a "fartskamera" and watch out for the "fartsdempere" (speed bumps) when you drive.
A fart is called "promp" in Norwegian.

8. While it sounds like something produced at a factory in English, what is a manufacturing facility called in Norwegian?

Answer: Fabrikk

Of Latin origin fabrica, meaning art/artisanal/workshop/ something produced using skills. The meaning in English evolved further from meaning a building to mean a particular product.

9. In English you pay your rent to your landlord. In Norwegian, to whom do you pay "rente" ?

Answer: Lender

The interest on a loan is "rente" in Norwegian.
The words have the same origin- reddere in Latin meaning give back.
The rent payed to a landlord is termed "leie"

10. What bushy-tailed eater of acorns is the Norwegian "ekorn"?

Answer: Squirrel

The acorn in Norwegian is eiken�tt- nut of the oak.
Other animals: rat- rotte, badger- grevling, mouse- mus

Source: Author MAK13

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