Lesson 3: Professional vocabulary

Norwegian professional vocabulary: what this Norwegian lesson covers

This free interactive lesson on norwegian professional vocabulary is part of the Mondosol Learn to speak Norwegian course. In about ten minutes you will meet 8 essential words and phrases about Professional Vocabulary: At Work in Norway, see how they are used, and test yourself with a short quiz. Everything on this page runs in your browser, so you can practise norwegian professional vocabulary on your phone, tablet or laptop without installing anything.

What you will learn

• en kollega — A colleague. The plural is kolleger.
• en sjef — A boss or manager. Most Norwegians call their sjef by first name.
• et møte — A meeting: Vi har møte klokka ni. (We have a meeting at nine.)
• en søknad — A job application: å søke på en jobb means to apply for a job.
• et jobbintervju — A job interview.
• en arbeidskontrakt — An employment contract. In Norway you have the right to a written one.
• en lønn — Salary or wages. Most people in Norway are paid once a month.
• en frist — A deadline: Fristen er fredag. (The deadline is Friday.)

Practice questions

1. What is “et møte”? Options: a deadline, a meeting, a salary.
2. What is “en søknad”? Options: a colleague, an interview, an application.
3. “Fristen er fredag” means… Options: The deadline is Friday, The meeting is Friday, Friday is a day off.
4. What is “en sjef”? Options: a contract, a colleague, a boss.

How the lesson works

Each card shows one item with a visual cue and a clear explanation. Tap the card to flip it, say it out loud, and move on when it feels familiar. After the cards you answer a short quiz on norwegian professional vocabulary; a wrong answer costs a heart, and if you run out you can restart the lesson for free. Finish all the cards and the quiz to earn XP and keep your daily streak alive, exactly like a language app but built around real Norwegian situations.

Why norwegian professional vocabulary matters

Work is where many newcomers use Norwegian most. Knowing the words for applications, contracts, meetings and deadlines helps you follow what is happening and speak up with confidence.

Keep going

Ready for more? Go back to the full Learn to speak Norwegian course to pick your next lesson, or browse all Mondosol courses. For an authoritative reference on this topic, see Språkrådet (Language Council of Norway). Mondosol is free to start; Plus unlocks all courses, unlimited hearts and offline practice.