Learn Norwegian Through Topics You Actually Care About

LingoBear creates short Norwegian passages on topics you choose. Tap any word for an instant English translation and build your vocabulary as you read. North Germanic language, two written standards (Bokmål and Nynorsk), Latin alphabet with æ, ø, å, two pitch accents, FSI Category I, ~5.4M speakers.

Why LingoBear works for Norwegian

Tap any word for instant translation

Every word in your Norwegian reading passage is clickable. Get English translations and grammar help, with support for both Bokmål and Nynorsk.

Read about topics you choose

Type any topic and LingoBear generates a fresh Norwegian reading passage — from Lofoten travel to Erna Solberg policy news.

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Quick facts about Norwegian

Quick facts about Norwegian

Writing system
Latin (with æ, ø, å)
Speakers
~5.4M
FSI category
I
Language family
North Germanic