Family – the one topic that’s equally great for heartwarming chats and awkward small talk. In this episode of Norgebror, Preben Karlsen walks you through all the must-know Norwegian family words.

You’ll learn how to casually mention your siblings ask about someone’s family, and learn some grammar while you’re doing it.

No grammar lectures, no boring lists – just the kind of natural, conversational Norwegian you’d actually use when someone whips out their phone to show you 300 vacation photos of their kids.

Lesson Text

Anna: Hei Erik! Har du en stor familie?

(Hi Erik! Do you have a big family?)

Erik: Nei, jeg har en liten familie.

(No, I have a small family.)

Anna: Har du søsken?

(Do you have siblings?)

Erik: Ja, jeg har én bror.

(Yes, I have one brother.)

Anna: Hvor gammel er han?

(How old is he?)

Erik: Han er femten år gammel. Har du søsken?

(He is fifteen years old. Do you have siblings?)

Anna: Ja, jeg har en søster.

(Yes, I have a sister.)

Erik: Hvor gammel er hun?

(How old is she?)

Anna: Hun er ti år gammel.

(She is ten years old.)

Erik: Hva heter foreldrene dine?

(What are your parents’ names?)

Anna: Mamma heter Eva, og pappa heter Tom.

(My mom is named Eva, and my dad is named Tom.)

Erik: Koselig!

(Nice!)

Anna: Ja, jeg elsker familien min.

(Yes, I love my family.)

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