Norwegian slang quiz
Want to sound like a local? Let’s see if you know this essential Norwegian slang (not found in your textbook).
Ten words you’ll hear in Oslo, at the hytte and in every group chat in Norway. Each one comes in a real sentence. Pick what it means.
10 slang wordsbeginner to advancedabout 2 minutesno sign-up
Den maten var skikkelig digg.
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Norwegian slang quiz
The 10 slang words in this quiz
Here’s what each one means in Norway, with the sentence it came in.
digg
BeginnerDelicious, great
Den maten var skikkelig digg. That food was really delicious.
With friendskjipt
BeginnerSucks, a shame
Det var kjipt at du ikke fikk jobben. It sucks that you didn’t get the job.
Fine at workkleint
BeginnerAwkward, cringe
Det ble så kleint da eksen kom. It got so awkward when the ex showed up.
With friendsserr
IntermediateSeriously?
Serr? Sa hun virkelig det? Seriously? Did she really say that?
With friendsdritbra
IntermediateReally good (a bit crude)
Det gikk dritbra på prøven! The test went incredibly well.
With friendslættis
IntermediateHilarious
Det klippet var helt lættis. That clip was absolutely hilarious.
With friendsgira
IntermediateExcited, pumped
Jeg er skikkelig gira på konserten. I’m really excited for the concert.
With friendskødder
AdvancedTo joke, mess around
Du kødder nå, ikke sant? You’re joking, right?
With friendsseff
AdvancedOf course
Seff blir jeg med i kveld. Of course I’m coming tonight.
With friendsnoia
AdvancedParanoia, anxiety
Jeg fikk helt noia da mobilen var borte. I got really paranoid when my phone vanished.
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Questions
Is this slang still used?
Yes. Every word here is in everyday use, and each answer says where it’s safe: fine at work, with friends, or best avoided. A few sound younger than others, and the answer tells you which.
Why does the quiz show a sentence?
Slang changes meaning with context, so each word comes in a real sentence. Pick the translation that fits. The first three are common, the last three need more of an ear.
What do I get if I unlock the 12?
A free deck with all 22 words, added for you when you finish setting up: the 10 from the quiz (the ones you missed first, each with its example), then the 12 new ones. Every card has audio and comes back for review just before you’d forget it.
Is this Oslo slang?
Some of it. Serr, seff and ass started as Oslo youth talk and spread. Digg, kjipt and kleint are used everywhere, by almost everyone.
Is dritbra rude?
Mildly. Drit means crap, so it’s fine with friends and a bit much in a meeting.