Norge
/ˈnɔrjɛ/neuter
Norway in Swedish is Norge.
Norge is the name of the Scandinavian country Norway.
Meaning: Scandinavian country (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Norge is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈnɔrjɛ/
Did you know?
- Despite the close relationship, Swedes and Norwegians have a long history of friendly rivalry known as brödrafejd or 'brotherly feud'.
- The Swedish name Norge shares the same Old Norse root as the English word 'north', specifically relating to a 'way towards the north'.
- While Norge is the official name, Swedes may use the phrase grannlandet meaning 'the neighbor country' when speaking of it in a regional context.
Examples in context
- Jag är från Norge.I'm from Norway.This sentence shows how to use Norge to state your origin.Tatoeba #4025770 by malinef, translation #5118272 by Lindoula
- Jag åkte till Norge.I went to Norway.This sentence demonstrates using Norge as a destination.Tatoeba #2886152 by Davellan, translation #2886140 by CN
- De bodde en tid i Norge.They lived in Norway for a while.This sentence illustrates using Norge to describe a place where someone lived.Tatoeba #3124095 by herrsilen, translation #3696784 by Lindoula
- Norge är en vacker nordisk nation.Norway is a beautiful Nordic nation.
- 10 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Oscar and Emma are talking about their travel plans in a cafe.
- OscarSka vi resa till Norge i sommar?Are we going to travel to Norway this summer?
- EmmaJa, Norge är ett fantastiskt land.Yes, Norway is a fantastic country.
- OscarJag vill se fjordarna i Norge.I want to see the fjords in Norway.
- EmmaDå bokar jag biljetterna för oss.Then I will book the tickets for us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “norway” translations and entries Norge, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Norge, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
