20 of my favourite Norwegian words
Note: I chose these words because I personally like them, and some are therefore not necessarily very useful or common in everyday language (but some might be :p).
Gullkorn (n) (lit. grain of gold) - A phrase, quote or saying that is exceptionally funny, good, original or admired, a “pearl”.
Sjarmtroll (n) (lit. charm-troll) - Charmer
Radarpar (n) (lit. radar couple) - Two people who work efficiently together or who interact really well together
Pjusk (adj.) - Dishevelled, tired-looking (especially in the context of being sick)
Fingernem (adj.) - Dexterous
Å overliste - To outsmart, outwit
Konfliktsky (adj.) - Conflict-averse, conflict-avoidant
Å rævkjøre / Rævkjørt (adj.) (lit. ass-driven) - To fuck over / (Ass-)fucked (I’m sorry, but it’s super useful)
Basketak (n) - Scuffle
Trekløver (n) A close-knit groups of three people (siblings, friends, or band and team members) (Note: This word means “shamrock” when it’s used in the masculine form: en trekløver)
Å besudle - To taint, to contaminate
Grønske (m) - Algae or grass stain (very specific, I know :p)
Lømmel (m) - Rascal
Krusedull (m) - Doodle
Kranglevoren (adj.) - Quarrelsome
Fjærkre (n) - Poultry
Fiffig (adj.) - Clever, neat, smart
Snakkesalig (adj.) - Talkative
Hersketeknikk (m) - Master suppression technique, manipulation technique
Flisespikkeri (n) - Nitpicking
