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  1. Languages of Norway - Wikipedia

    The most widely spoken language in Norway is Norwegian. It is a North Germanic language, closely related to Swedish and Danish, all linguistic descendants of Old Norse.

  2. The Languages of Norway

    May 26, 2025 · Norwegian is the official language of Norway, and it exists in two written forms: Bokmål and Nynorsk. Both are used in schools, public administration, and media.

  3. What Languages Are Spoken In Norway? - WorldAtlas

    Aug 1, 2017 · Norwegian is spoken as a first language by nearly 95% of the population of Norway. The Nynorsk and the Bokmål are the two written standards of the Norwegian language.

  4. Nynorsk and Bokmål: Why Norway has two different languages

    Although Norway only has 5.5 million inhabitants, it still has two official written languages that everybody has to learn: Bokmål and Nynorsk, "new Norwegian".

  5. Norwegian language and alphabet - Omniglot

    Norwegian is a North Germanic language with around 5 million speakers in mainly in Norway. There are also some speakers of Norwegian in Denmark, Sweden, Germany, the UK, Spain, …

  6. Norwegian language | History, Grammar & Vocabulary | Britannica

    Norwegian language, North Germanic language of the West Scandinavian branch, existing in two distinct and rival norms— Bokmål (also called Dano-Norwegian, or Riksmål) and New …

  7. Norwegian language : Common words & phrases : Norway

    What language is spoken in Norway? Norwegian is the official language of Norway, and there are two official forms of the written language, Bokmål and Nynorsk.

  8. What are the Languages of Norway? - The Norwegian Standard

    Dec 1, 2023 · Today, Norway (which has a population of about 5.4 million) has two officially recognized languages: Norwegian and North Sámi. Norwegian (Norsk), Norway’s national …

  9. Learn Norwegian Language | Languages in Norway: A Cultural ...

    Norway is a country known for its rich linguistic diversity, with a range of languages spoken across its different regions. In addition to Norwegian, which is the official language throughout the …

  10. What Is the Language in Norway? – Official Language Guide

    Aug 21, 2025 · Norwegian, the official language of Norway, is a North Germanic language closely related to Swedish, Danish, and Icelandic. It is spoken by approximately 5 million people, …