kultur

#54. Takk for meg! Selv takk! - how and when Norwegians thank ...

#54. Takk for meg! Selv takk! - how and when Norwegians thank ...

Norwegians say takk in more situations and differently than you might expect. Learn when to use expressions like takk for sist, takk for maten, selv takk — and why you should be careful with takk for ...

#42 "Connection" in Norwegian - a concept full of nuances

#42 "Connection" in Norwegian - a concept full of nuances

Send us Fan Mail “Connect” feels like a simple word until you try to say it in Norwegian and realise you’re actually talking about five different things. We unpack the real meanings hiding inside that...

#37 Skiglede ("ski joy") where are you? - A sceptic’s guide to skiing, gear, and sanity

#37 Skiglede ("ski joy") where are you? - A sceptic’s guide to skiing, gear, and sanity

Send us Fan Mail Winter can feel endless when the sun disappears, and everyone around you seems to glide across the snow like they were born doing it. I've been there too, and I wanted to make a clear...

30. God jul! Godt nytt år! "Takk for det gamle!" (+ podcast plan for 2026)

30. God jul! Godt nytt år! "Takk for det gamle!" (+ podcast plan for 2026)

Send us Fan Mail The shortest days can still spark the biggest plans. We open with Yule—what it actually means, why it isn’t the same as Christmas, and how the return of light offers a practical metap...