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Housing and Home
Learn the words for housing, rooms and everyday things in a Norwegian home.
Talking about your home is important in everyday life. Here are the words you need:
Types of housing
| Norwegian | Pronunciation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| hus | /hoos/ | Vi bor i et hus. — We live in a house. |
| leilighet | /lei-lig-het/ | Jeg leier en leilighet. — I rent a flat. |
| stue | /stoo-e/ | Vi ser TV i stuen. — We watch TV in the living room. |
| kjøkken | /kjøk-en/ | Jeg lager mat på kjøkkenet. — I cook in the kitchen. |
| soverom | /soo-ve-rom/ | Barnet sover på soverommet. — The child sleeps in the bedroom. |
| bad | /bad/ | Badet er til høyre. — The bathroom is to the right. |
| gang | /gang/ | Ta av skoene i gangen. — Take your shoes off in the hallway. |
| nabo | /na-boo/ | Naboen er veldig hyggelig. — The neighbour is very nice. |
Cultural tip
In Norway it is customary to take your shoes off when entering a home. Norwegian homes are typically tidy and simple. The concept of "hygge" — cosiness and wellbeing — is very important!