Flirting in Norway

In this video we are asking strangers on the streets of Trondheim, Norway, how one flirts in Norway.
First line is their spoken dialect, second line is the equivalent in Bokmål.
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Simple Norwegian is a native Norwegian’s creation, intended to teach you Norwegian with some pretty simple and easy-to-follow lessons. The channel offers resources to learn vocabulary, grammar, and give an idea of what normal daily conversation might be like for Norwegians. A lot of effort is put into these videos, so I genuinely hope you enjoy them and find them useful.
00:00 Intro
00:18 How does one flirt in Norway?

[@SimpleNorwegian]

Small mistake at 3:47, it should say "Don't have to *be* very forward"

[@janosbajusz4680]

Norwegian language sounds like they speek backward 😀

[@nicholasjones1008]

Is there a way to download the subtitles to your videos.

[@eirik874]

"Man drikker 10 pils og sier hei" Pretty accurate!

[@JSCHM]

I am a bit confused about "pils" - I thought "øl" is beer... Or does he mean pilsner (beer) named after the Czech city Pilsen?

[@peteplayz-norskgaming5723]

JS yesir

[@8fot]

@@JSCHM Yes, it's pilsner after the Czech city Pilzen. This is by far the most popular beer in Norway. When I was young there were only four types of beer you could buy in Norway: Pilsner, Bayer, Bokøl and Export. Pilsner being a light beer, the Bayer being dark, and the other two being strong and dark. And then we had Christmas beer, also dark and strong.

[@Migul011]

@@JSCHM I think it’s like here in Sweden - Pilsner is such a common type of beer that it’s almost synonymous with “beer”. Similar to the words Band-aid and Tupperware

[@JSCHM]

Tusen takk for forklaringen :)

[@zaptolite2719]

I'm really happy that you're uploading regularly. This really helps me improve my norwegian. Thank you!

[@myaceleste]

@@agape7898 Because they want too. Periodt

[@soul4speech583]

As a Norwegian I am glad that I was doing something right by having no clue on how to flirt.

[@jimzorn3853]

Hello, I've seen another video with a Norwegian having darker skin like the lady at 2:24. Do you know if these darker skinned people are second generation immigrants, natives, like Native Americans, or something else? Just wondering.

[@Kim-gj7iz]

​@@jimzorn3853 second gen immigrants.

[@jimzorn3853]

@@Kim-gj7iz Do you know where they are from? Somewhere in the Middle East?

[@Kim-gj7iz]

@@jimzorn3853 colombia

[@alister_kroulenko]

@@jimzorn3853 i think often norwegians take wives from other countries, like thai, philipines and have kids, so kids immediately fluent in language

[@sinaebrahimi1358]

glad for another upload , i am progressing very good on norwegian with your videos , Best way to learn norwegian (with actual norwegian conversation :D)

[@anamaia7907]

I'm so glad that I've found your channel! Pls, don't stop posting videos, I love your content. It's so useful!

[@SimpleNorwegian]

Working on some stuff, more will come eventually! :)

[@scottwallacejr]

What do Norwegians think of Americans Ana ?

[@fazalrehmanjokhio893]

thanks for this video i alreadz completed your course of norsk tusen takk add more and more we are here to support

[@tlunde53]

So glad I subscribed to your channel. Let's hope that the pandemic in under control next year so I can visit Norway again. Jeg elsker Norge!

[@TbagZ]

In September everything will be back to "normal" the government say

[@musFuzZ]

Some helping tips for you lovebirds: - become the best version of yourself. = bli den beste versjonen av deg selv. -be a good quality person. show this. = vær en god person. vis det. - if /you/ have fun, both of you will. = hvis /du/ har det morsomt, har begge det.

[@SzymonZat]

Good job, thanks for your videos. Quality is superior.

[@ApexHerbivore]

None of these people seem to understand what flirting actually is! I didn't see much flirting in the year I spent in Norway. It's not initiating contact, or showing intent, it happens after that. And it usually involves being a bit suggestive, hint hint Edit- the guy who mentioned teasing came the closest

[@Vi-olynn]

At school.. Its about borrowing clothes form a guy.. For some reason

[@albert3274]

You drink beer and say Hi. So true :)

[@CesarTrombeta]

They seem to be very shy

[@zanoceantourssafari.7477]

Thank you for your video...you are back

[@SimpleNorwegian]

You bet

[@zanoceantourssafari.7477]

Your video are really helping me ..jeg er Fra Zanzibar öya.

[@karikari1463]

The lady:"Do people flirt anymore? Don't they just sit on the phone?" Me:"i couldn't agree more"

[@cerg34.]

haha that " oi " reaction is best :D

[@cerg34.]

3:06 he know the business

[@xinli9824]

After watching this video, my feeling is...well, you don't really flirt in Norway, do you ? Which, of course, is totally fine.

[@Diego-uo3gi]

yeah just approach and say hello, but i said hello and here i am, on jail with internet good food and hot bed still virgin

[@xinli9824]

@@Diego-uo3gi lol

[@Diego-uo3gi]

@@xinli9824 bad ending? i dont know.

[@perrychiropractic1905]

Jeg synes det skulle være bedre om du ikke snakket engelsk i det hele tatt. Jeg er veldig glad for at du har kanalen din. tusen takk for det!

[@mdemir2209]

Love to Norway from Turkey❤🇹🇷🇳🇴

[@MassielMancebo]

I almost feel like flirting does not exist in Norway, not unless it’s like a mutual tinder type thing, but for like serious interest? I have no memory of this being a thing in Norway. Hence why I never knew how to talk to any Norwegian guy ever lol.

[@MireiaOnTheMoon]

great video but i miss the bit you usually put at the end when they all say where their dialect is from! pls include this because it is very helpful :) thank u for your videos!

[@SimpleNorwegian]

Yeah it's just that there were so many people included in the video that the dialect section would be like 3-4 minutes long, you'll see where their dialects come from in the future videos, no worries 😎

[@kittykat490]

Came to comment the same thing because I'm so interested to hear the last girl's answer to the dialect question, her accent doesn't sound like any I've heard! I'm still super inexperienced at telling apart/identifying accents/dialects

[@tvl9193]

@@kittykat490 That last girl has a bit if an accent from her first language, but the dialect she is speaking is «trøndersk», from the county «Trøndelag» which is in the middle part of Norway. I think it’s filmed in Trondheim, most people in the video were «trøndere» as we call them. But there was a little mix between people from like north, middle, west, east.. None from south though. And woman eating ice cream was Danish 😅

[@TheAccidentalViking]

And this, ladies and gentleman, is why i gave up years ago and live alone.

[@haglasu1468]

I like your voice, it’s pleasant

[@theelfchannel]

nice vid:)

[@lilly103]

Hei, I really want to learn Norwegian so I wanna ask everyone here if you have any tips for me on how to start? I've bought a book for German speakers wanting to learn Norwegian which I think is pretty good but are there like any free online courses you might know? Thanks to everyone who tries to help me hahaha

[@thomasjefferson6225]

Man I'm so glad i moved out of Trondheim! But this video did gimmie some funny vibes. Will be back for Christmas.

[@YBM2007]

quitter

[@mbrown4778]

What is the into music, please? I tried Shazam, but there were no results. Was it especially made for this video?

[@estherseanego]

Listening to the last lady speak makes me believe that I can speak Norwegian 😂😂😅 so smooth

[@CatchTropicalFish]

Beautiful Norway 🇳🇴

[@oggino100]

I love flirting 😉😉Beautiful video...

[@mariakitsiou3685]

Iam proud passionate greek cypriot!!

[@randomguy7843]

nice video :)

[@SimpleNorwegian]

Thanks

[@INVESTEA]

from your experience, are 30 000 NOK per month enough to live in a share house, eat a lot of fish and eggs, and go to restaurant twice a month ?

[@andrasszollosy4418]

3:27 I'm surprised that this lady mentioned Central Europe. I didn't know that we flirt differently (I still don't know what she meant), so that answer came unexpectedly

[@janrasmussen1733]

Haha would also like to know how she thinks that we flirt (But hey, I totally take the flirty Casanova stereotype hahaha)

[@johndesohn7973]

Central Europeans are definitely way more open, especially Slavs,Germans might be a little more reserved

[@andrasszollosy4418]

@@johndesohn7973 that might be the reason she said it, but from what I see here in Hungary (so not a Slavic or Germanic country), we are the same as the rest of the western world

[@janrasmussen1733]

@@johndesohn7973 could be. I don't have that much experience with slavic countries. But I come in contact with Norwegians every now and then, who have been complaining about us Germans beeing pretty reserved and closed off (But I think that is more of a language barrier-thing)

[@_____J______]

I read first Norwegian subtitle in the video and I almost already know what it means. Kinda Norwegian to me who knows English (as foreigner) looks like broken English

[@EssenceofPureFlavor]

Makes sense. Both are Germanic languages.

[@Aidamoon29]

aww they so sweet and look so inocent or more shy as a latina we not like that I'm liking nordics even more now they so different on what we have here

[@procrastinartist2825]

don't mind me flirting but that's a really good looking man over there 4:45

[@roemsen81]

Blickkontakt, yeah! :D

[@oumaima-bu9rh]

Hey please can you tell me where i can find some norwegian tv shows, and some norwegian book recommendation pls??

[@JSCHM]

Just a comment to get notified myself...

[@Kiuhek]

@@JSCHM NRK or u have my blog (enfermeronoruega.com, in spanish) where u can find books and more. Sorry the spam :D

[@ameliaporter98]

SKAM is a popular Norwegian tv show that has English subtitles-just Google it and you’ll find all the episodes online :)

[@loraljohnson]

tv.nrk.no/ is about as easy as it gets. If you're learning Norwegian (norsk), there are children's shows that use easier words, and you can work up to adult based shows.

[@irenejohannessen4439]

Lilyhammer on netflix is a great Norwegian-American show. The lead played in the Sopranos.

[@ryanspalding6252]

4:45 Pewdiepie is that you?

[@squirrel_82]

Soooo Tinder in the states is a straight up "Hook up" site so it's funny to hear all these people say Tinder. I know it's probably not like that in Norway but it's still funny to hear.

[@AKADEMIKparty]

Norway has 5 mil citizens, if they knew how to flirt that number would be much higher :)

[@user-kt7zo3no7t]

Всем, доброго утра.

[@brknlv]

I'm here for scientific interest

[@azure5697]

are the first and second line two different dialects?lol there's just some words here and there sliglhly different

[@jamalettahiri2651]

Hi Guys! do you have any idea if the last lady is of Norwegian origin or is from another country, because she looks Latin and/or Asian? Btw, all the interviewees seem to be down-to-earth and kind.

[@AlexBerish]

Very important life skill for those of us banking on marrying for citizenship lmao

[@basaka00]

I think we, Latinos, can give some bad and good lessons on flirting. However in my country, Chile, younger generations don't tend to do it so much anymore from what I see.

[@williamdorahf4766]

Join the company and start making more than 7000 within a few days. ASK HOW ?

[@YBM2007]

being brutally direct up in the cold north is a big no-no, unless you've had 10 beers

[@Thabba76]

6:04 my guy was wearing an opeth shirt, respect

[@lappipihentai5000]

Jag läramig svenska och det är jätte svårt att att forstår personerna i den video här '^^

[@ruthnoronha8206]

A-K-W-A-R-D!!!!

[@lofotling7953]

You drink 10 beer and cheer. That explains a lot to me. I live since 5 years in Norway and I didn‘t figure out to get a girlfriend. No I know, why: I don‘t use Tinder, I don‘t drink alcohol or use other fancy stuff 😂 My fault, I guess.

[@fadeskywards1245]

Why are the norwegian subtitles doubled?

[@SimpleNorwegian]

First line is dialect

[@enverharunozdemir5283]

Beautiful, ımpressive, lovely,sweet

[@mackzeen0046]

Norwegian Think About Bangladesh🇧🇩 Hope you will make a Vedio😊

[@Vi-olynn]

I don't think we flirt There no pick up line that I can think of. At school, so I have crush on a girl. I don't know how adults deal with crushes but, at school I bake for the girl I like (not sure about boys×girl) And I do a lot of eye contact, that's about it and if they like you they'll text you first. If a girl like a guy and they're friends, she'll steal your hat and making fun of each other. That's about it and a lot of snapping. 🤷‍♀️

[@belkyhernandez8281]

That sounds familiar. But what is snapping?

[@mindstroom171]

Go to expresso house :)

[@david4360]

So shy - everyone :-/

[@user-vd8bb3gb5m]

Ja, så god!

[@troyheffernan1261]

No crossing swords

[@Vanshsahu2]

hei bro jeg elsker Norge Jeg vil bo i ditt land haha ​​jeg er glad jeg fant kanalen din

[@oceansapphire1311]

Ok, so I have to ask, Being a Korean-American, both being countries where flirting is pretty common and done a lot... is it uncomfortable for Norwegians in general if someone flirts a lot with them? Like is it overbearing? Should I chill a little or just straight up just be like a cheeky little bunny ( lol that was cringe but u know what I mean) tend to have a flirty and warm personality soo... Definitely uh, asking for a friend!... ha ha...😅😳

[@dreamchaser6381]

did you r3pe any norwegian european boys finally?

[@sebastianag2966]

@@dreamchaser6381 Kan du prøve å ikke virke helt schizo?

[@user-fg8ej6hk2k]

​@@dreamchaser6381да да он напрашивается

[@algerianmermaid]

يا للثقافة العالم المختلفة

[@stayhappylittlemermaid]

😇😇😇

[@giannisreal8775]

I have notice in Norway, people need to drink before speak.. many girls drink some much, and is not attractive anymore. I live sort time in Norway of course, but i think they can't socialise without drunk.

[@jacquiehahn4910]

Is EVERYONE in Norway on Tinder?!!!😂

[@azariacba]

The guy at 4:39 looks like the Norwegian version of Pewdiepie

[@DanneyTanner]

I found just walk close to someone and start talking about nothing in particular and off with a conversation..Then hold there hand and go for a walk.

[@gertlindanger8124]

Det kan være farlig og være utro?

[@maggieVKenya]

Hi

[@jmorris4972]

I'm so norwegian

[@VictorGoCa1]

I MUST say this. As a latino gay man, i find Norwegian men (straight or gay) really confusing.

[@rosaliepeter-isenburger9811]

Haha flirting in norway sounds a lot like flirting in Germany 😅😅😅

[@Fjord_Driver]

So Norwegian relationships never existed before Snapchat and Tinder? No wait, before booze. So Norway became a country when they discovered alcohol and random sex. And then Snapchat and Tinder made it much easier for them to actually say "hello" without going into cardiac arrest. Then they get together for alcohol and sex and talk of when big man and little man are going to fall.

[@memoriesentertainment6052]

I want to marry a Norwegian lady 😊

[@castlebay539]

Teksten var litt overkill

[@austin_harrouff]

Norway is like living in 1950's. If you want to escape modern living along with the trappings of living in America, Norway is for you.

[@Andy-dh2sv]

Haha I wish 😂 this place has become very liberal

[@austin_harrouff]

@@Andy-dh2sv That’s not good to hear. I bet Norway liberals are like USA moderates. To really be a true American liberal you must love Aunt Tiffa, Bee LM, release murderers from jail that assasi*nate Presidents and ingest lots of Cannabis (on top of your Anti-Psychotic meds.) I doubt it’s gotten than bad in Norway

[@haraank]

Can I flirt with the boy at 6:04 ? 🤭

[@jonathanrascol]

✨✨✨ 🧚🏻🧚🏻🧚🏻 ✨✨✨

[@JP-bz1zz]

I'm surprised there are many dark haired norwegians

[@Jay-ef2ii]

Special: These people need pepper in their blood. They are like so cold. Wow! Anno2023

[@Tommyworldwalker]

Haha thanks for the tip. I hope can flirt a Norwaygian girl soon. By the way just want to say hello from a small town in the USA #newportbeachslife

[@zk84ever]

har dere kanskje glømt å spørre om dei lige new girl? fonke fjell

[@danielmeyer6994]

"Tinder" ...this is soooo saaaad! People, get off that crap

[@conanobrian8580]

5:54 she knows 😊

[@V360-fitness77]

interesting, then i am looking to get myself a princess in norway

[@gertlindanger8124]

Mange er bare ute etter en kort afære

[@therandom.cowboy5526]

If a sentence has “ikke” in it then it’s automatically not gonna make sense to an English speaker lol.

[@theacondeify]

I'm single, can someone flirt with me?

[@IsaGirlGamer]

Ummm this is inappropriate but I want a Norge and he won't need beer to have fun and start talking to me 😂

[@williamdorahf4766]

Join the company and start making more than 7000 within a few days. ASK HOW ?

[@snookerjam]

Herregud flaut.

[@dotoko1998]

A request from Norways Child Abduction Agency, Barnevernet - "Just skip the flirting and get straight to the act of copulation. Do not use protection. We need more babies to remove from their families so we can farm them for adoption. $$$$$$$!!".

[@SimpleNorwegian]

You might be interested in a video that I will be publishing in a month or two

[@ruthnoronha8206]

These people need people signs. Hold up a sign that pertains to what you want to say. Because obviously they have no language skills.

[@ajsanderson2737]

*Who’s the guy at **2:24**😮‍💨🤩 someone find his @😂🤪🥰*

[@conanobrian8580]

6:46 doesn't practice it

[@conanobrian8580]

2:10 she has no practice

[@conanobrian8580]

4:30 GUY cant avoid punanny. He is a punanny magnet and he knows it

[@Diego-uo3gi]

why not asking to some normal people? handsome or atleast average persons?