{"id":2307,"date":"2017-01-27T15:40:58","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T15:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/norwegian\/?p=2307"},"modified":"2017-01-27T15:40:58","modified_gmt":"2017-01-27T15:40:58","slug":"8-norwegian-proverbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/norwegian\/8-norwegian-proverbs\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Norwegian Proverbs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Before the Internet, proverbs were like offline memes that anybody could throw into a conversation to make a point! \ud83d\ude42 Even though our communication has changed, ordtak <\/b>(proverbs, literally \u201dword-grips\u201d) still exist in many communities, including Norway. I think proverbs are a great window into the original \u201dmood\u201d or setting of any language, so even if you don\u2019t end up actually using the sayings below, they might help you on your quest to \u201dthink Norwegian\u201d! \ud83d\ude42 Also, many Norwegian proverbs have fun rhymes.<\/p>\n

Ut p\u00e5 tur, aldri sur!<\/b> \u201dOut on a trip, never sulky!\u201d To me, at least, this is a very Norwegian proverb, as it really shows many Norwegians\u2019 enthusiasm for the great outdoors! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Det finnes ikke d\u00e5rlig v\u00e6r, bare d\u00e5rlige kl\u00e6r<\/b>.. \u201dThere is no bad weather, only bad clothing.\u201d This pretty much expresses the same as the previous one; there simply are no excuses when going on a fjelltur <\/b>(mountain hike)! \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

N\u00e5r katten er borte, danser musene p\u00e5 bordet. <\/b>\u201dWhen the cat is gone, the mice dance on the table.\u201d When there\u2019s no leader to tell people what to do, they just enjoy themselves and get nothing done\u2026<\/p>\n

Jo flere kokker, jo mer s\u00f8l. <\/b>\u201dThe more cooks, the more mess.\u201d You have to be the right number of persons for a task. If you\u2019re too many, it\u2019ll be a disaster! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Bare bok gj\u00f8r ingen klok.<\/b> \u201dOnly book makes nobody wise.\u201d You can\u2019t get every experience through things you read \u2013 you need to go out in the world and talk to people. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Ingen fisk uten bein.<\/b> \u201dNo fish without bones.\u201d Nothing in life comes easy. \ud83d\ude41<\/p>\n

Gammel vane, vond \u00e5 vende.<\/b> \u201dOld habit, hard to turn.\u201d If you\u2019re used to something, it takes a lot of work to get new habits and change\u2026<\/p>\n

Den som vil v\u00e6re med p\u00e5 leken, m\u00e5 smake steken.<\/b> \u201dThe one who wants to join the game, has to taste the steak.\u201d This proverb basically says that people have to take responsibility for what they do. Like if you have fun and party all night, you\u2019ll have to accept that you\u2019ll probably feel sick and tired the next day! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

Before the Internet, proverbs were like offline memes that anybody could throw into a conversation to make a point! \ud83d\ude42 Even though our communication has changed, ordtak (proverbs, literally \u201dword-grips\u201d) still exist in many communities, including Norway. I think proverbs are a great window into the original \u201dmood\u201d or setting of any language, so even…<\/p>\n

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