A1/A2
arbeidsliv
At Work
Learn the most important words and phrases you need at a Norwegian workplace.
Understanding the workplace is important for integration. Here are the words you need:
Important words
| Norwegian | Pronunciation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| arbeidsplass | /ar-beids-plas/ | Jeg liker arbeidsplassen min. — I like my workplace. |
| kollega | /kol-le-ga/ | Kollegaen min heter Lars. — My colleague is called Lars. |
| sjef | /shef/ | Sjefen er på møte. — The boss is in a meeting. |
| møte | /møe-te/ | Vi har møte kl. 10. — We have a meeting at 10. |
| pause | /pau-se/ | Vi tar pause kl. 12. — We take a break at 12. |
| lønn | /løn/ | Lønnen kommer fredag. — The salary comes on Friday. |
| ferie | /fe-rie/ | Jeg har ferie neste uke. — I am on holiday next week. |
| sykmelding | /sük-mel-ding/ | Jeg trenger sykmelding. — I need a sick note. |
Norwegian work culture
In Norway everyone uses first names at work — even with the boss! The standard working day is 08-16. Norwegians are punctual — never be late. Lunch is often eaten together in a shared kitchen.