When talking about a "wall" in Norwegian, the most common word you'll encounter is vegg. This is a masculine noun. So, you'll say "en vegg" for "a wall" and "veggen" for "the wall."
It's used for both interior and exterior walls of buildings. For example, if you're painting a room, you'd be painting "veggene" (the walls). If you're talking about the outside of a house, you'd still refer to its "vegger."
While "mur" also means wall, it specifically refers to a wall made of brick or stone. So, if you're talking about a brick wall, you might use "mur," but for a general wall, vegg is the word you need.
When discussing the word "vegg" (wall) in Norwegian at a C2 level, it's interesting to delve into its various connotations and idiomatic uses beyond its literal meaning. While primarily referring to a physical barrier, "vegg" can also appear in more abstract contexts.
For instance, one might encounter phrases like "stå med ryggen mot veggen" (to have one's back against the wall), signifying a desperate or challenging situation. Understanding these nuanced applications is key to achieving true fluency and appreciating the subtleties of the language.
§ What does 'vegg' mean?
The Norwegian word for 'wall' is 'vegg'. It's a common noun you'll encounter often, especially when talking about buildings, rooms, or even abstract barriers. Think of any vertical surface that forms part of a structure, and you're likely thinking of a 'vegg'.
- DEFINITION
- vegg: wall
You'll use 'vegg' in pretty much the same way you use 'wall' in English. It can refer to an interior wall inside a house, an exterior wall of a building, or even a metaphorical wall, though that's less common for beginners. Understanding 'vegg' is fundamental because walls are everywhere!
Huset har fire vegger.
Translation hint: The house has four walls.
§ When do people use 'vegg'?
People use 'vegg' constantly in daily conversation. If you're describing a room, giving directions, or even talking about decorating, you'll need this word. It's not just for construction workers! For example, if you want to say 'paint the wall' or 'hang a picture on the wall', 'vegg' is your word.
Jeg skal male veggen.
Translation hint: I am going to paint the wall.
Bildet henger på veggen.
Translation hint: The picture hangs on the wall.
Remember, Norwegian nouns have gender. 'Vegg' is a masculine noun. This affects how articles ('en', 'ei', 'et') and adjectives agree with it. For 'vegg', it's 'en vegg' (a wall). The plural form is 'vegger' (walls). Pay attention to these small details as they are crucial for correct Norwegian grammar.
§ Common phrases with 'vegg'
Here are some useful phrases where 'vegg' appears. Practice saying these out loud to get comfortable with the word in context.
På veggen (On the wall)
Det er en klokke på veggen.
Translation hint: There is a clock on the wall.
En innvendig vegg (An interior wall)
Vi skal flytte en innvendig vegg.
Translation hint: We are going to move an interior wall.
En yttervegg (An exterior wall)
Denne ytterveggen
Translation hint: This exterior wall needs repair.
By actively using these examples and paying attention to the context, you'll quickly integrate 'vegg' into your Norwegian vocabulary. Don't just read them; try to create your own sentences!
§ Understanding 'vegg'
You've learned that 'vegg' means 'wall' in Norwegian. Now, let's look at how to actually use it. It's a masculine noun. This means it behaves in a certain way with articles and adjectives, but we'll focus on its common uses first.
- DEFINITION
- vegg (masculine noun): wall
Here are some common ways to use 'vegg' in sentences. Pay attention to the definite and indefinite forms, and how prepositions work.
§ Indefinite and Definite Forms
Like many Norwegian nouns, 'vegg' has indefinite and definite forms:
- En vegg: a wall (indefinite singular)
- Veggen: the wall (definite singular)
- Vegger: walls (indefinite plural)
- Veggere: the walls (definite plural)
You will mostly encounter 'en vegg' and 'veggen' at the A1 level.
Det er en vegg her. (There is a wall here.)
Veggen er hvit. (The wall is white.)
§ Common Prepositions with 'vegg'
When talking about things on or near a wall, you'll often use prepositions. The most common ones with 'vegg' are 'på' (on/at) and 'ved' (by/next to).
- På veggen: on the wall (e.g., a picture on the wall)
- Ved veggen: by/next to the wall (e.g., a chair by the wall)
Det henger et bilde på veggen. (There is a picture hanging on the wall.)
Stolen står ved veggen. (The chair is by the wall.)
§ Describing the Wall
You can easily describe the wall using adjectives. The adjective will usually come before 'vegg' or 'veggen'.
Den grønne veggen er fin. (The green wall is nice.)
Jeg maler en ny vegg. (I am painting a new wall.)
§ Practical Sentences
Here are more practical examples to help you get comfortable with 'vegg' in various contexts:
- Huset har fire vegger. (The house has four walls.)
- Jeg ser en sprekk i veggen. (I see a crack in the wall.)
- Mal veggene lyse. (Paint the walls light.)
- Kan du henge opp dette på veggen? (Can you hang this on the wall?)
§ Understanding 'vegg' (wall) in Norwegian
When you're learning Norwegian, words for everyday objects are important. 'Vegge' is one of those. It means 'wall'. But like in English, there are different types of walls. Let's look at how to use 'vegg' and what other words you might encounter.
- Norwegian Word
- vegg
- Part of Speech
- Noun
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Definition
- wall
'Vegge' refers to an upright surface, often inside a building. Think of the walls in your living room. You can also use it for the side of a container, like a box or a well.
Jeg skal male veggen rød. (I am going to paint the wall red.)
Bildet henger på veggen. (The picture hangs on the wall.)
§ 'Mur' (Wall) - A different kind of wall
The word 'mur' is also a wall, but it specifies a wall made of brick or stone. Think of a garden wall or the exterior wall of an old building. It implies a more solid, often outdoor, construction.
- Norwegian Word
- mur
- Definition
- brick wall, stone wall
Huset har en gammel mur. (The house has an old stone wall.)
De bygget en ny mur rundt hagen. (They built a new brick wall around the garden.)
§ 'Støttemur' (Retaining Wall) - A functional wall
A 'støttemur' is a retaining wall. This is a specific type of wall designed to hold back soil or earth, often seen on slopes or terraces.
- Norwegian Word
- støttemur
- Definition
- retaining wall
Vi må bygge en støttemur i hagen. (We need to build a retaining wall in the garden.)
§ 'Skillevegg' (Partition Wall) - Dividing space
A 'skillevegg' is a partition wall, used to divide a larger room into smaller sections. These are typically not load-bearing walls.
- Norwegian Word
- skillevegg
- Definition
- partition wall
De satte opp en skillevegg på kontoret. (They put up a partition wall in the office.)
§ 'Byggvegg' (Building Wall) - Generic term
'Byggvegg' is a more technical or formal term for a building wall. You might see this in construction documents or official descriptions. For everyday conversation, 'vegg' is usually enough.
- Norwegian Word
- byggvegg
- Definition
- building wall
En byggvegg må være solid. (A building wall must be solid.)
§ Summary of 'Wall' words
Here's a quick recap of the different Norwegian words for 'wall' and their primary uses:
- vegg: General term for a wall, often interior, non-stone/brick.
- mur: A wall specifically made of brick or stone. Can be exterior or interior.
- støttemur: A retaining wall, built to hold back earth.
- skillevegg: A partition wall, used to divide a room.
- byggvegg: A more formal or technical term for a building wall.
How Formal Is It?
"Arkitekten designet en solid mur for å støtte bygningen. (The architect designed a solid wall to support the building.)"
"Jeg skal male veggen på soverommet mitt. (I am going to paint the wall in my bedroom.)"
"Heng det på veggen! (Hang it on the wall!)"
"Se, en liten mus løper langs husveggen! (Look, a little mouse is running along the house wall!)"
"Jeg har truffet veggen med den oppgaven. (I've hit a wall with that task.)"
수준별 예문
Huset har gule vegger i stuen.
The house has yellow walls in the living room.
Indefinite plural: vegger
Maleren dekket veggen med et tykt lag maling.
The painter covered the wall with a thick layer of paint.
Definite singular: veggen
Det henger et bilde på veggen over sofaen.
There is a picture hanging on the wall above the sofa.
Preposition 'på' (on) with definite singular 'veggen'.
Bygningsarbeiderne reiste en ny vegg for å dele rommet.
The construction workers put up a new wall to divide the room.
Indefinite singular: vegg
Veggene i det gamle slottet var dekket av historiske fresker.
The walls in the old castle were covered with historical frescoes.
Definite plural: veggene
Hun lente seg mot den kalde veggen og pustet dypt.
She leaned against the cold wall and breathed deeply.
Definite singular: veggen. 'lente seg mot' (leaned against)
En skjult dør i veggen førte til et hemmelig rom.
A hidden door in the wall led to a secret room.
Indefinite singular: vegg. 'i veggen' (in the wall)
De nye veggene ga rommet en følelse av friskhet og romslighet.
The new walls gave the room a feeling of freshness and spaciousness.
Definite plural: veggene
Huset hadde tykke steinvegger som ga god isolasjon mot den kalde vinteren.
The house had thick stone walls that provided good insulation against the cold winter.
Here 'vegger' is the plural definite form of 'vegg'.
Kunstneren malte et intrikat veggmaleri som dekket hele den ytre veggen av bygningen.
The artist painted an intricate mural that covered the entire outer wall of the building.
Here 'veggen' is the singular definite form of 'vegg'.
Han installerte hyller på kjøkkenveggen for å skape mer lagringsplass og holde ting organisert.
He installed shelves on the kitchen wall to create more storage space and keep things organized.
'Kjøkkenveggen' is a compound noun meaning 'kitchen wall', in the definite singular form.
Da den gamle fabrikken ble revet, var det fascinerende å se hvordan veggene raste sammen til et sky av støv.
When the old factory was demolished, it was fascinating to see how the walls collapsed into a cloud of dust.
'Vegg' in its plural definite form 'veggene'.
Arkitekten designet bygningen med store glassvegger som tillot rikelig med naturlig lys å strømme inn.
The architect designed the building with large glass walls that allowed plenty of natural light to stream in.
'Glassvegger' is a compound noun, in the plural indefinite form.
Vi måtte forsterke ytterveggene på hytta for å tåle de kraftige stormene som ofte rammer kysten.
We had to reinforce the outer walls of the cabin to withstand the powerful storms that often hit the coast.
'Ytterveggene' is a compound noun meaning 'outer walls', in the plural definite form.
Den gamle middelalderborgen hadde tykke forsvarsvegger som hadde stått imot utallige angrep gjennom århundrene.
The old medieval castle had thick defensive walls that had withstood countless attacks through the centuries.
'Forsvarsvegger' is a compound noun meaning 'defensive walls', in the plural indefinite form.
Det hemmelige rommet ble funnet bak en bevegelig vegg, skjult i den eldgamle herregården.
The secret room was found behind a movable wall, hidden in the ancient manor.
'Vegg' in its singular indefinite form.
Hjemmet var et sant kaos, med maling sprutende over alle fire vegger, et vitnesbyrd om barnas ustyrlige kreativitet.
The home was true chaos, with paint splattering over all four walls, a testament to the children's unruly creativity.
Arkitekten presenterte en dristig visjon for bygningen, hvor én vegg skulle bestå utelukkende av et levende grøntanlegg som en del av byens initiativ for urban biologi.
The architect presented a bold vision for the building, where one wall would consist solely of living greenery as part of the city's urban biology initiative.
På den ene veggen hang et gigantisk, abstrakt maleri som syntes å absorbere og reflektere all belysning i rommet, og skapte en dynamisk atmosfære.
On one wall hung a gigantic, abstract painting that seemed to absorb and reflect all the lighting in the room, creating a dynamic atmosphere.
Den gamle muren, som en gang hadde tjent som en beskyttende vegg mot inntrengere, var nå overgrodd med eføy og forvitret, et monument over tidens gang.
The old wall, which had once served as a protective wall against intruders, was now overgrown with ivy and weathered, a monument to the passage of time.
Ingeniørene sto overfor en formidabel utfordring da de skulle forsterke veggen som bar hovedbjelken i den historiske katedralen, for å forhindre ytterligere strukturell kollaps.
The engineers faced a formidable challenge when they had to reinforce the wall supporting the main beam of the historic cathedral, to prevent further structural collapse.
Kunstneren forvandlet den nakne betongveggen til et levende veggmaleri, der hvert strøk fortalte en historie om lokalsamfunnets rike kulturarv og framtidshåp.
The artist transformed the bare concrete wall into a living mural, where every stroke told a story of the community's rich cultural heritage and future hopes.
Til tross for mangelen på vinduer i rommet, ga en smart installasjon av indirekte belysning langs veggene en illusjon av naturlig dagslys, noe som forbedret arbeidsklimaet betraktelig.
Despite the lack of windows in the room, a clever installation of indirect lighting along the walls gave the illusion of natural daylight, significantly improving the working environment.
Under den intense etterforskningen ble en skjult vegg oppdaget bak et gammelt bibliotek, som førte til en serie hemmelige rom fylt med århundregamle dokumenter.
During the intense investigation, a hidden wall was discovered behind an old library, leading to a series of secret rooms filled with centuries-old documents.
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Basic use of vegg
Vegg is a common word, similar to the English 'wall'. You'll hear it a lot in everyday conversations.
Plural form
The plural of vegg is vegger. For example, 'fire vegger' means 'four walls'.
Definite form
The definite form is veggen (the wall). Plural definite is veggene (the walls).
Common phrase: 'på veggen'
You'll often hear 'på veggen', which means 'on the wall'. This is used for things hanging or attached to a wall.
Distinguish from 'mur'
While vegg is a general 'wall', mur specifically refers to a 'brick wall' or 'stone wall'.
Indoor vs. outdoor
Vegg typically refers to an indoor wall, like in a room. For an outdoor wall or building side, you might also use vegg, but fasade (facade) or yttervegg (outer wall) can be more specific.
Grammatical gender
Vegg is a masculine noun. This means it takes masculine articles and adjectives. 'En vegg' (a wall), 'den veggen' (that wall).
Figurative use
Like in English, vegg can be used figuratively, for example, 'å stå med ryggen mot veggen' (to have one's back against the wall, meaning in a difficult situation).
Compound words
You'll find vegg in compound words like 'veggklokke' (wall clock) or 'veggmaleri' (wall painting).
Listen for context
When you hear vegg, pay attention to the surrounding words to understand if it's a physical wall or a figurative expression.
실생활에서 연습하기
실제 사용 상황
Inside a house or building
- på veggen (on the wall)
- male veggen (to paint the wall)
- hente noe fra veggen (to get something from the wall)
Describing rooms or spaces
- en hvit vegg (a white wall)
- vegger og tak (walls and ceiling)
- fire vegger (four walls)
Art and decoration
- et bilde på veggen (a picture on the wall)
- henge opp på veggen (to hang up on the wall)
- dekorere veggene (to decorate the walls)
Construction and repair
- bygge en vegg (to build a wall)
- reparere veggen (to repair the wall)
- rive ned en vegg (to tear down a wall)
Figurative use (less common at A1, but good to know)
- stå med ryggen mot veggen (to have one's back against the wall - meaning in a difficult situation)
- snakke til en vegg (to talk to a wall - meaning someone isn't listening)
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"Har du et bilde på veggen hjemme? (Do you have a picture on the wall at home?)"
"Hvilken farge er veggene i rommet ditt? (What color are the walls in your room?)"
"Liker du å male vegger? (Do you like to paint walls?)"
"Hva henger på veggen din? (What is hanging on your wall?)"
"Har du noen gang bygget en vegg? (Have you ever built a wall?)"
일기 주제
Beskriv veggene i favorittrommet ditt. Hva er på dem? (Describe the walls in your favorite room. What is on them?)
Hvis du kunne male en vegg hvilken som helst farge, hvilken farge ville du valgt? Hvorfor? (If you could paint a wall any color, what color would you choose? Why?)
Tegn et bilde av en vegg og skriv hva som er på den. (Draw a picture of a wall and write what is on it.)
Hva er den viktigste veggen i huset ditt og hvorfor? (What is the most important wall in your house and why?)
Forestille deg at du må beskrive en vegg for noen som aldri har sett en. Hvordan ville du forklart det? (Imagine you have to describe a wall to someone who has never seen one. How would you explain it?)
셀프 테스트 18 질문
Which of these is typically found on a vegg (wall)?
Pictures are commonly hung on walls. The other options are not typically found on a wall.
What would you usually lean a stige (ladder) against?
Ladders are used to reach high places and are typically leaned against a wall for support.
If someone asks you to male veggen (paint the wall), what are they asking you to do?
To 'male' means to paint, so 'male veggen' means to paint the wall.
You can walk through en vegg (a wall).
Walls are solid structures and cannot be walked through.
En vegg (a wall) is usually a vertical surface.
Walls are typically upright, forming the sides of a room or building.
Du kan henge et speil på veggen. (You can hang a mirror on the wall.)
Mirrors are often hung on walls for decoration and utility.
Write a short paragraph describing a room in your house, focusing on what is on or near the 'vegg'. Use descriptive adjectives and at least three different prepositions (e.g., på, ved, foran).
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Mitt soverom har en stor vegg mot nord. På denne veggen henger et bilde av fjellet. Ved veggen står en bokhylle full av bøker. Foran veggen er det et skrivebord.
Imagine you are giving instructions to a friend on how to redecorate a room. Explain how they should prepare the 'vegg' for painting and what colors they might consider. Include at least two conditional clauses (e.g., hvis... da...).
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Før du maler, må du vaske veggen grundig. Hvis veggen er ujevn, da bør du sparkle den. Når det gjelder farge, hvis du vil ha et rolig rom, da kan du velge en lys nyanse.
You are writing a review of a newly opened art gallery. Describe how the art pieces are arranged on the 'vegger' and what kind of atmosphere this creates. Use at least three different adverbs of manner (e.g., forsiktig, elegant, nøye).
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Kunsten er elegant arrangert på de hvite veggene. Hvert bilde er nøye plassert for å maksimere visuell effekt. Den minimalistiske presentasjonen skaper forsiktig en rolig og reflekterende atmosfære i galleriet.
Hvorfor er moderne isolasjonsmaterialer bedre enn sagflis for veggisolering?
Read this passage:
I gamle dager var det vanlig å isolere hus ved å fylle hulrommene i veggene med sagflis. Dette var en rimelig, men ofte ineffektiv løsning. Moderne isolasjonsmaterialer, som mineralull eller skumplast, gir langt bedre termisk ytelse og bidrar til et sunnere inneklima. Rekonstruksjon av gamle bygg inkluderer ofte å forbedre veggenes isolasjonsevne, noe som både reduserer energiforbruket og øker komforten for beboerne.
Hvorfor er moderne isolasjonsmaterialer bedre enn sagflis for veggisolering?
Teksten sier klart at moderne isolasjonsmaterialer 'gir langt bedre termisk ytelse og bidrar til et sunnere inneklima' sammenlignet med sagflis, som var en 'ofte ineffektiv løsning'.
Teksten sier klart at moderne isolasjonsmaterialer 'gir langt bedre termisk ytelse og bidrar til et sunnere inneklima' sammenlignet med sagflis, som var en 'ofte ineffektiv løsning'.
Hva er en av hovedgrunnene til at graffiti er et omstridt tema?
Read this passage:
Graffiti som kunstform har lenge vært et omstridt tema. Noen ser det som hærverk som ødelegger byens vegger, mens andre anerkjenner det som et legitimt uttrykk for kulturell og politisk protest. Debatten om hvorvidt graffiti skal fjernes eller bevares, reflekterer en bredere diskusjon om offentlig rom, ytringsfrihet og kunstens grenser. I mange byer har man etablert lovlige vegger hvor kunstnere kan utfolde seg, i et forsøk på å kanalisere denne kreative energien.
Hva er en av hovedgrunnene til at graffiti er et omstridt tema?
Teksten påpeker at graffiti er omstridt fordi 'Noen ser det som hærverk som ødelegger byens vegger, mens andre anerkjenner det som et legitimt uttrykk for kulturell og politisk protest.'
Teksten påpeker at graffiti er omstridt fordi 'Noen ser det som hærverk som ødelegger byens vegger, mens andre anerkjenner det som et legitimt uttrykk for kulturell og politisk protest.'
Hva var hovedformålet med Den kinesiske muren, ifølge teksten?
Read this passage:
Et av de mest imponerende eksemplene på ingeniørkunst i antikken er Den kinesiske mur. Denne massive konstruksjonen, som strekker seg over tusenvis av kilometer, består i stor grad av vegger bygget for å beskytte riket mot invasjoner fra nord. Materialene som ble brukt, varierte etter region, fra stein og jord til murstein. Byggingen krevde enorme ressurser i form av arbeidskraft og logistikk, og mange liv gikk tapt i prosessen. Murens strategiske betydning var udiskutabel, men dens kulturelle og symbolske verdi er like stor i dag.
Hva var hovedformålet med Den kinesiske muren, ifølge teksten?
Teksten sier klart at konstruksjonen bestod av 'vegger bygget for å beskytte riket mot invasjoner fra nord'.
Teksten sier klart at konstruksjonen bestod av 'vegger bygget for å beskytte riket mot invasjoner fra nord'.
This sentence describes the painter's preparation of the wall before painting, emphasizing the order of actions.
This sentence structures a contrast between the wall's robustness and its signs of weathering over time.
This sentence details the outcome of research and development in creating a new wall material with superior insulation.
/ 18 correct
Perfect score!
Basic use of vegg
Vegg is a common word, similar to the English 'wall'. You'll hear it a lot in everyday conversations.
Plural form
The plural of vegg is vegger. For example, 'fire vegger' means 'four walls'.
Definite form
The definite form is veggen (the wall). Plural definite is veggene (the walls).
Common phrase: 'på veggen'
You'll often hear 'på veggen', which means 'on the wall'. This is used for things hanging or attached to a wall.
