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Body and Health
Learn the words for body parts and health problems in Norwegian.
Knowing body parts and health words is important in everyday life. Here are the most common words:
The body
| Norwegian | Pronunciation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| hode | /hoo-de/ | Jeg har vondt i hodet. — I have a headache. |
| øye / øyne | /øy-e/ | Øynene mine er blå. — My eyes are blue. |
| øre / ører | /øre/ | Jeg har vondt i øret. — I have earache. |
| nese | /ne-se/ | Nesen min løper. — My nose is running. |
| arm / armer | /arm/ | Jeg brakk armen. — I broke my arm. |
| hånd / hender | /hon/ | Vask hendene dine! — Wash your hands! |
| ben / bein | /bein/ | Jeg har vondt i benet. — My leg hurts. |
| hjerte | /jær-te/ | Hjertet mitt slår fort. — My heart is beating fast. |
Health problems
| Norwegian | Example |
|---|---|
| forkjølelse — cold | Jeg er forkjølet. — I have a cold. |
| influensa — flu | Jeg har influensa. — I have the flu. |
| allergi — allergy | Jeg har allergi. — I have an allergy. |
| kvalme — nausea | Jeg er kvalm. — I feel nauseous. |
Important numbers
Call 113 for life-threatening emergencies. Call 116117 for the out-of-hours GP service (legevakt). In Norwegian we say "Jeg har vondt i..." to describe pain — literally "I have pain in..."
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