Flames of Advent Posted by Bjørn A. Bojesen on Nov 30, 2014
Så tenner vi et lys i kveld vi tenner det for glede. Det står og skinner for seg selv og oss som er tilstede. Så tenner vi et lys i kveld, vi tenner det for glede. Then we light one candle this evening we light it for joy. It stands shining by itself and for…
The King of Chess Speaks Norwegian! Posted by Bjørn A. Bojesen on Nov 29, 2014
Sjakkmatt! [shakk-matt] (Checkmate!) – Maybe you’re like me: Having heard that word too many times, I’ve somehow forgotten the existence of sjakk (chess)… (You know, the boardgame with 64 black and white squares and a bunch of black and white figures…) Noen mennesker (some people), however, elsker å ta et slag sjakk (love playing a…
A Trip to Trondheim Posted by Bjørn A. Bojesen on Oct 31, 2014
Trondheim [TRONN-hime] is the third-largest city of Norge (following Bergen and Oslo). I recently had the chance to visit it and thought I’d share a bit of denne vakre byen (this beautiful city) with you. Trondheim is the capital of Trøndelag, a historical region that links the remote Nordnorge (Northern Norway) to the rest of…
Veries Posted by Bjørn A. Bojesen on Oct 27, 2014
To say something is ”very something”, the ordinary Norwegian word to use is veldig [VELdee]: • Det er veldig flott på fjellet. It is very beautiful in the mountains (literally: on the mountain). • Du synger veldig bra! You sing really well! Another common word is kjempe [beware of the special Norwegian ”kj” sound, it’s like…
Betasuppe in Two Languages Posted by Bjørn A. Bojesen on Sep 30, 2014
It’s autumn in Norway, and the days are getting cold. Is there a better way to regain inner heat than sharing a steaming pot of betasuppe? The word means ”bit soup”, and it’s an all-time Norwegian classic. Remember the flatbrød! 🙂 Ingredienser til 4 porsjoner 4 ss byggryn (kan utelates) 1 ¼ dl…
The Scotlands of Norway Posted by Bjørn A. Bojesen on Sep 27, 2014
Last week the people in Scotland voted no to becoming a country independent from the United Kingdom. For some people in faraway countries, it was maybe the first time they saw the Scottish flag or even heard about Scotland. I want to make sure that you, i det minste (at least), hear about the parts…
5 most bizarre Norwegian dishes Posted by Bjørn A. Bojesen on Aug 31, 2014
An exotic country, Norway has got its share of rare dishes. Native Norwegians may not agree with me, but I think the most bizarre Norwegian dishes are the following: 5. Lefser with brunost. A lefse is a Norwegian tortilla, only with hvetemel and potet (potato) instead of maize (corn). Wrap it around some brunost (Norwegian…