The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces

By Silje Linn Moss

Are you learning Norwegian?

Do you find some aspects of the Norwegian language hard to grasp?

Don't be puzzled! You have come to the right place!

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The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces episodes:

April 22, 2025 #4 The KJ sound: it's time to nail it! [pronunciation] [uttale]
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Norwegian teacher Silje provides a detailed guide to mastering the challenging KJ sound in Norwegian with three practical techniques and plenty of practice examples. The tutorial includes both the technical aspects of tongue positioning and real-world context about how this sound is evolving in modern Norwegian speech.

• The KJ sound can be written as KJ, K+I, K+Y, and sometimes TJ.
• Unlike English "sh," the KJ sound requires that the tongue lies flat.
• First tip: prolong a K sound and let air pass through while relaxing the tongue.
• Second tip: start with "h" then whisper it,
• Third tip: Avoid associating the KJ sound with the English "sh" sound in your mind.
• Being able to pronounce the sound correctly helps you hear the difference better!

Good luck with your practice! And please tell me how it went!

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9min
April 15, 2025 #3 "Å pleie å" - how you actually use it (English can be a false friend) [vokabular]
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The Norwegian verb "å pleie" differs significantly from the English "used to" despite seeming like a direct translation. This episode breaks down how to correctly use this verb for habitual actions in Norwegian, avoiding a common mistake made even by native speakers.

• "Å pleie" must always be followed by another verb.
• Unlike English "used to," it can be used in both past and present tense.
• Only appropriate for repeatable habits, not stable states or conditions.
• Test your usage by replacing with "usually" in English – if it sounds natural, you're using it correctly.
• "Pleide" (past tense) for past habits, "pleier" (present tense) for current habits.
• Some sentences can work with or without "å pleie" depending on whether you want to emphasize the habitual nature.

Try making your own sentences with "å pleie" in the comments, and I'll let you know how you did!

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Do you like the podcast? :)
Feel free to buy me a coffee :)
buymeacoffee.com/thenorwegianpuzzle
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This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, Deezer and Podcast Addict.
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Transcript available here: https://the-norwegian-puzzle.buzzsprout.com
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Questions? Feedback? Get in touch!
[email protected]
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Other places to find me:
www.norsk-med-silje.com
www.facebook.com/norskmedsilje
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8min
April 07, 2025 #2 Uniquely simple and tricky - an introduction to Norwegian grammar & pronunciation [grammatikk] [uttale] [pronunciation]
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Norwegian grammar appears intimidating at first glance but actually offers surprising simplicity in many areas compared to other languages. This episode provides essential knowledge about Norwegian grammar patterns and pronunciation features that will help beginners understand key language mechanics.

• Norwegian verb conjugation is straightforward with only two main past tenses and no changes based on subject
• Nouns have three genders (masculine, feminine, neuter), but you can simplify by treating feminine nouns as masculine
• Definite articles ("the") attach to the end of nouns rather than appearing as separate words
• Word order follows strict rules with verbs (almost) always in second position (called inversion).
• Prepositions often don't translate directly from English.
• Norwegian has three additional letters (Æ, Ø, Å) and several letters pronounced differently than in English
• Advanced pronunciation includes compound word stress patterns and tonal distinctions (tonems).

All of these subjects will be treated more in detail in further episodes, stay tuned!

Support the show
Do you like the podcast? :)
Feel free to buy me a coffee :)
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This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, Deezer and Podcast Addict.
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Transcript available here: https://the-norwegian-puzzle.buzzsprout.com
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Questions? Feedback? Get in touch!
[email protected]
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Other places to find me:
www.norsk-med-silje.com
www.facebook.com/norskmedsilje
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32min
April 01, 2025 #1 What is this podcast all about? And who am I?
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Learning Norwegian and just discovering my podcast?
In this episode you'll learn a bit about me and the concept behind my podcast!
Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions :)

Lykke til med å lære norsk :)
Good luck learning Norwegian :)

Support the show
Do you like the podcast? :)
Feel free to buy me a coffee :)
buymeacoffee.com/thenorwegianpuzzle
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This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, Deezer and Podcast Addict.
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Transcript available here: https://the-norwegian-puzzle.buzzsprout.com
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Questions? Feedback? Get in touch!
[email protected]
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Other places to find me:
www.norsk-med-silje.com
www.facebook.com/norskmedsilje
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5min

FAQs about The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces:

How many episodes does The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces have?

The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.