Languages of Norway - Wikipedia
The most widely spoken language in Norway is Norwegian. It is a North Germanic language, closely related to Swedish and Danish, all linguistic descendants of Old Norse. Norwegian is used by some 95% of the population as a first language.
The Languages of Norway - Life in Norway
2018年9月27日 · For starters, Norway recognises two written forms of Norwegian: Bokmål and Nynorsk. Each one caters to different parts of the population. This difference is important to understand early on when learning Norwegian. Additionally, several minority languages, such as Sami and Kven, are spoken, particularly in the northern regions of the country.
What Languages Are Spoken In Norway? - WorldAtlas
2017年8月1日 · Norwegian is the official and most spoken language of Norway. The Nynorsk and Bokmål are the two written standards of Norwegian. Sami and Kven are spoken by Norwegians residing in specific regions of the country. The ethnic Swedes, Finns, Russians, and Romanis of Norway speak their native languages in the country.
Norwegian language - Wikipedia
Norwegian is one of the two official languages in Norway, along with Sámi, a Finno-Ugric language spoken by less than one percent of the population. Norwegian is one of the working languages of the Nordic Council.
Norway - Sami, Norwegian, English | Britannica
2024年11月6日 · More than 15,000 Norwegians, mostly in scattered pockets of northern Norway, speak North Sami as a first language. A Uralic language, Sami is the official language of a number of municipalities. Almost all educated Norwegians speak English as a second language.
Norwegian language | History, Grammar & Vocabulary | Britannica
2024年9月30日 · Norwegian language, North Germanic language of the West Scandinavian branch, existing in two distinct and rival norms—Bokmål (also called Dano-Norwegian, or Riksmål) and New Norwegian (Nynorsk). Old Norwegian writing traditions gradually died out in the 15th century after the union of Norway with.
The Norwegian Language: History, Structure, and Contemporary ...
The Norwegian language, spoken by over five million people primarily in Norway, is a key element of the nation’s culture and identity. Its development has been shaped by centuries of historical events, linguistic reforms, and the dynamic interplay between rural and urban populations.