How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 Norwegian words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.

Which words should I start with?

With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.

How can I remember this Norwegian vocabulary?

By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.

Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?

Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

Norwegian vocabulary: clothes

Clothes, shoes and accessories in Norwegian, and what you need to describe an outfit or the way someone looks.

Here are 100 Norwegian words on “Clothing and appearance”, translated into English and sorted from easiest to hardest.

Level 1: easy 40 words

Norwegian	English
lue	beanie
skjegg	beard
BH	bra
armbånd	bracelet
merke	brand
knapp	button
klesplagg	clothing
bomull	cotton
kjole	dress
stoff	fabric
briller	glasses
frisyre	hairstyle
hatt	hat
jeans	jeans
genser	jumper
lær	leather
leppestift	lipstick
skreddersydd	made to measure
sminke	makeup
halskjede	necklace
mønster	pattern
parfyme	perfume
lomme	pocket
trykk	print
ring	ring
sko	shoe
shorts	shorts
størrelse	size
erme	sleeve
stilig	smart
dress	suit
skifte klær	to get changed
prøve	to try on
ha på seg	to wear
joggesko	trainer
undertøy	underwear
uniform	uniform
armbåndsur	watch
brudekjole	wedding dress
ull	wool

Level 2: medium 35 words

Norwegian	English
tilbehør	accessory
støvel	boot
sløyfe	bow tie
underbukse	briefsMen’s underwear
strikkejakke	cardigan
bomullspinne	cotton bud
foundation	foundation
pannelugg	fringe
pels	fur
hårfarge	hair dye
hårbånd	headband
hæl	heel
smykke	jewel
truse	knickersWomen’s underwear
blonder	lace
lin	linen
fôr	lining
bart	moustache
kittel	overall
fold	pleat
pyjamas	pyjamas
regnfrakk	raincoat
barberhøvel	razor
skjerf	scarf
søm	seam
dusjsåpe	shower gel
sokk	sock
stiletthæl	stiletto heel
barbere seg	to shave
dra på seg	to slip on
tannbørste	toothbrush
håndkle	towel
paraply	umbrella
fløyel	velvet
parykk	wig

Level 3: hard 25 words

Norwegian	English
endring	alteration
støvlett	ankle boot
anorakk	anorak
badekåpe	bathrobe
bermudashorts	bermuda shorts
bluse	blouse
balsam	conditioner
pumps	court shoe
prøverom	fitting room
hettegenser	hoodie
leggings	leggings
mokasin	loafer
gammeldags	old fashioned
polyester	polyester
dunjakke	puffer jacket
sandal	sandal
bruktbutikk	second hand shop
sjampo	shampoo
tøffel	slipper
stropp	strap
sminke seg	to put on makeup
treningsdress	tracksuit
trenchcoat	trench coat
pinsett	tweezers
singlet	vest top

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Norwegian words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.
Which words should I start with?: With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.
How can I remember this Norwegian vocabulary?: By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.
Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?: Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.