læring
feminine, masculine
The Norwegian word for 'learning' is læring.
læring is a noun used to describe the action of the verb.
Meaning: action of the verb (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
læring is derived from the infinitive verb å lære (to learn). This noun can be used as a prefix in compound nouns, such as læringsprosess (learning process).
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'learning' can be an adjective (a learning curve), læring is strictly a noun in Norwegian. To describe a 'learning' experience, Norwegians use the adjective lærerik ('teacher-rich').
- In a classroom setting, a Norwegian teacher might talk about læringsutbytte, which translates to 'learning outcome' or 'learning yield', treating knowledge like a harvest or a financial return.
- Despite the similarity to the English 'learn', the Norwegian verb lære can also mean 'to teach' in certain older or specific contexts, though it primarily means 'to learn' today.
Examples in context
- Synes du at spill og læring er forenlige?Do you think that games and learning are compatible?This sentence asks whether games and læring are compatible.Tatoeba #3496553 by neron, translation #3496554 by neron
- Læring er en kontinuerlig prosess som varer livet ut.Learning is a continuous process that lasts a lifetime.
- Jeg er veldig fokusert på mine studier.I am very focused on my studies.
- Læring kan skje gjennom ulike eksperimentelle metoder.Learning can happen through various experimental methods.
- Jeg elsker å lære språk. Det er berikende!I love learning languages. It's enriching!
- Skjønner du hva jeg prøver å lære deg?Do you understand what I'm trying to teach you?
- Læring er en viktig del av livet.Learning is an important part of life.
Example conversation
Sofie and Andreas are discussing their university course.
- SofieHva synes du om denne metoden for læring?What do you think about this method for learning?
- AndreasJeg synes den er veldig effektiv, Sofie.I think it is very effective, Sofie.
- SofieJeg er enig, det gjør det mer spennende.I agree, it makes it more exciting.
- AndreasJa, læring skal jo være gøy.Yes, learning is supposed to be fun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “learning” translations and entries læring, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
