bestemor og bestefar
The English phrase "grandma and grandpa" is bestemor og bestefar in Norwegian.
bestemor og bestefar is used to refer to the parents of one's father or mother in a general sense.
Which one should you use?
While bestemor og bestefar serves as a general term, Norwegians often use more specific terms to identify which side of the family the grandparents belong to. For example, one might use mormor (mother's mother) and morfar (mother's father) or farmor (father's mother) and farfar (father's father).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
bestemor og bestefar is an informal and common, affectionate way to refer to grandparents within a family context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term Besta is a variation for grandma found in certain dialects.
Did you know?
- The word bestemor literally translates to 'best mother', a structure that mirrors the Dutch term bestemoeder.
Examples in context
- Se hva jeg har tegnet, farmor!Look at what I drew, grandma!
- Jeg besøker bestemor og bestefar i helgen.I am visiting grandma and grandpa this weekend.
- Bestemor og bestefar bor i en liten hytte.Grandma and grandpa live in a small cabin.
- Har du snakket med bestemor og bestefar i dag?Have you spoken to grandma and grandpa today?
Example conversation
Ingrid and Magnus are talking about their weekend plans.
- IngridSkal du dra til bestemor og bestefar?Are you going to see grandma and grandpa?
- MagnusJa, vi skal reise dit på fredag.Yes, we are traveling there on Friday.
- IngridHils dem så mye fra meg!Give them my best regards!
- MagnusDet skal jeg gjøre, Ingrid.I will do that, Ingrid.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bestefar, bestemor, og, CC BY-SA 4.0.
