camping
masculine
The English word 'camping' is translated into Norwegian as camping.
The term refers to the recreational activity of camping.
Meaning: recreational activity (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word camping is a masculine noun.
When do people say it?
In Norway, the allemannsretten or 'Right to Roam' grants people access to camp on uncultivated land for up to two days. Additionally, the term turisthytter is used to refer to tourist cabins.
Did you know?
- In Norway, camping is often associated with the 'ut på tur' mentality, which suggests that no weather is bad, only clothing is wrong.
- Despite using the English word camping, many Norwegians prefer the term friluftsliv to describe the broader cultural philosophy of 'open air living'.
- While camping is a loanword, the traditional Norwegian word for a camp or a temporary settlement is leir.
Examples in context
- Vi skal på camping i helgen.We are going camping this weekend.
- Camping er en flott hobby.Camping is a great hobby.
- De elsker camping i fjellet.They love camping in the mountains.
Example conversation
Kristoffer and Ingrid are planning their summer holiday.
- KristofferVil du prøve camping i år, Ingrid?Do you want to try camping this year, Ingrid?
- IngridJa, det høres veldig koselig ut.Yes, that sounds very cozy.
- KristofferVi kan dra til en campingplass.We can go to a campsite.
- IngridDet er en god idé, Kristoffer.That is a good idea, Kristoffer.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “camping” translations and entries camping, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
