Learn About Hobbies and Activities in Norwegian

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Norwegians prefer to have a balance between work and life. Most Norwegians both young and old enjoy activities after their work. Sports, training and hobbies are an important part of a Norwegian’s life.

Let’s learn about the various hobbies and activities in Norwegian with a bit of vocabulary.

Norwegian English
fritid spare time
en aktivitet an activity
en hobby a hobby
et håndarbeid a handicraft
å trene to train
å gå tur to walk
å fiske to fish
å spille to play (a sport)
å leke to play (with a toy)
å danse to dance
å lese bøker to read books
å se på TV to watch TV
å strikke to knit
å sy to sew
å tegne to draw
å male to paint
å lage mat to prepare food
å bake to bake
å fotografere to photograph
å ta bilder to take pictures
å reparere to repair
teater theater
kino cinema
museum museum
kunstutstilling art exhibition

Below are a few Norwegian phrases for your practice.

Norwegian English
Jeg skal gå på teater. I shall go to the theater.
Jeg skal gå på kino. I shall go to the cinema.
Jeg skal gå på museum. I shall go to the museum.
Jeg skal gå på kunstutstilling. I shall go to the art exhibition.
Jeg skal spille fotball. I shall play football.
Jeg skall spille kort. I shall play cards.
Jeg skal gå tur. I shall go for a walk.
Jeg skal trene. I shall train.
Jeg skal lese bøker I shall read books.
Jeg skal se på TV. I shall watch TV.
Jeg liker å være hjemme. I like to be at home.
Jeg drar på fisketur. I go to a fishing trip.
Jeg liker å høre på musikk. I like to listen to music.
Jeg liker å snakke med venner. I like to talk with friends.