How to Understand Dates and Seasons in Norwegian
Dates in Norwegian
In Norwegian, expressing dates follows a structure that might be unfamiliar to English speakers. The typical order is day.month.year, which can be confusing if you're used to the English system. Let's look at an example:
15. mars 2023
15th of March 2023
Days of the Week
Knowing the days of the week is crucial when discussing dates. Here's how they're expressed in Norwegian:
mandag
Monday
tirsdag
Tuesday
onsdag
Wednesday
torsdag
Thursday
fredag
Friday
lørdag
Saturday
søndag
Sunday
Seasons in Norwegian
Norway experiences four distinct seasons, each with its own charm. The seasons are translated into Norwegian as follows:
vår
Spring
sommer
Summer
høst
Autumn
vinter
Winter
Weather and Dates
Seasons often relate to weather conditions. Here's how you might start combining both vocabulary and the date practices into useful sentences:
I dag er det en solrik dag den 20. juli.
Today is a sunny day on the 20th of July.
Februar er en veldig kald måned.
February is a very cold month.
Further Reading
- Dates and Calendar Use in Norwegian
Detailed guide on how Norwegians use dates and time.
- Norwegian Seasons and Weather Vocabulary
Expand your vocabulary on weather and seasons.
- Norwegian Dictionary on Dates
Explore Norwegian dictionary entries for 'date' related terms.