How to Say "Norway" in Norwegian

Norge

/ˈnɔr.ɡə/

Norway is Norge in Norwegian. Wiktionary also lists Noreg.

Meaning: Scandinavian country (name)

Ways to say it

“norway” in Norwegian
Norwegian	IPA	Note
Norge	/ˈnɔr.ɡə/
Noreg	/ˈnoːrə(ɡ)/ /ˈnorːə(ɡ)/	neuter

Norge and Noreg are the names used to refer to the Scandinavian country of Norway.

Norge is the default form, while Noreg is a neuter form.

Noreg is a neuter noun.

The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈnɔr.ɡə/.

The form Noreg is not just a variation but is used specifically in Nynorsk, one of the two official written standards of the Norwegian language.
The name Norge is shared with the Danish word for Norway, reflecting the long period when Denmark and Norway were in a union.
In Norwegian, the word veg used in the name Noreg can mean a road, a path or a sea route.

Vi bur i Noreg.
We live in Norway.
This sentence is useful for expressing where one lives using Noreg.
Tatoeba #12473360 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #7803776 by MisterBrown
Ho bur i Noreg.
She lives in Norway.
This sentence is useful for expressing where a third person lives using Noreg.
Tatoeba #12473362 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #7803780 by MisterBrown
Eg er frå Noreg.
I am from Norway.
This sentence is useful for stating one's origin using Noreg.
Tatoeba #12473357 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #371916 by saeb
Unnskyld meg, hvor ligger Norge?
Excuse me, where is Norway located?
Jeg har alltid ønsket å besøke Noreg.
I have always wanted to visit Norway.
Kjære Norge.
Dear Norway.
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Sofie and Jakob are talking about a summer trip.

Sofie

Skal vi reise til Norge i sommer?
Shall we travel to Norway this summer?
Jakob

Ja, jeg har veldig lyst til å dra dit.
Yes, I really want to go there.
Sofie

Norge er et veldig vakkert land.
Norway is a very beautiful country.
Jakob

Det har du helt rett i, Sofie.
You are absolutely right about that, Sofie.

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