The word rune comes from the Norse rún which means mystery. No one knows exactly when, where or by whom the runes were invented. The only thing archaeologists can confirm is that the oldest runic inscriptions we know of are… Read More ›
Language
Funny (and Rude) Norwegian Place Names
What were our forefathers thinking when they were giving names to their home places? Not all the names are flattering and they speak for themselves (many of them have their own ZIP code). ThorNews must warn you about some relatively… Read More ›
Most Common Norwegian Given Names in the 20th Century
Wonder what this little chap is called? Maybe it is a Johan, or an Ingrid? From 1880 to 1920, Anna was the dominant female name, while Ole and Johan were the most common male names in Norway. During mid-century, the… Read More ›
Norwegian Proverbs Containing Animals, Fruits and Vegetables
The Norwegian language is a versatile and nuanced language. In old days, the Norse spoke Old Norwegian, but hundreds of years in union with Denmark – and later Sweden, changed the language into what is now called ‘Bokmål’. See also:… Read More ›
Norwegian Language Through History
The Norwegian language today has evolved from one common Scandinavian language called Urnordisk (Ancient Norse). Up until the Viking Age, the language gradually changed and created a distinction between Western (Norse) and Eastern (Swedish and Danish) language groups. Old Norwegian… Read More ›
Learn Norwegian Online
Do you want to learn Norwegian? If so, you learn a language that not many other speak. There are many good web-based courses – and CampusOnline.no offers a variety of approved Norwegian language courses. About CampusOnline CampusOnline.no is an online… Read More ›
The Nordic Letters Æ, Ø and Å – How Did They Get There?
The letter Æ is the first of the ‘Nordic’ letters in the Norwegian alphabet, originally a ligature representing the Latin diphthong A and E. It has been promoted to the full status of a letter in all of the Nordic… Read More ›
Norway – Norge – Noreg
You all know Norway as Norway – but it is not that simple. On a Norwegian passport it is written three names: Norge, Noreg and Norway. One theory says that the Danes came up with the name Norge. In the old… Read More ›
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