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This page gives 100 Norwegian words on “Cooking and meals”. The full topic holds 150 in the KoKo app: 60 at the easy level, 52 at the medium level and 38 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: cooking and meals

Utensils, cooking methods, meals and eating out: kitchen and cooking vocabulary in Norwegian, from the recipe to the bill.

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

Level 1: easy 40 words

Norwegian	English
tilbehør	accompaniment
appetitt	appetite
skål	bowl
frokost	breakfast
matlaging	cooking
kork	cork
kopp	cup
bestikk	cutlery
deilig	delicious
dessert	dessert
rett	dishCooked dish
fet	fatty
smak	flavour
fersk	fresh
glass	glass
hjemmelaget	homemade
sult	hunger
kniv	knife
lunsj	lunch
hovedrett	main course
meny	menu
spisekart	menu card
oppskrift	recipe
salt	salty
kjøkkenvekt	scale
fast meny	set menu
lukt	smell
sur	sour
forrett	starter
tørst	thirst
hermetikkboks	tin
tilsette	to add
piske	to beatStir briskly with a fork or spoon
frese	to fry lightly
la hvile	to leave to rest
blande	to mix
helle	to pour
smake	to tasteVerb
brett	tray
visp	whisk

Level 2: medium 35 words

Norwegian	English
ildfast form	baking dish
bitter	bitter
smakløs	bland
buffet	buffet
kakeform	cake tin
kaffetrakter	coffee maker
dørslag	colander
komfyr	cooker
korketrekker	corkscrew
skjærebrett	cutting board
matallergi	food allergy
stekepanne	frying pan
håndmikser	hand mixer
rikelig	hearty
ingrediens	ingredient
glasskrukke	jar
laktosefri	lactose free
øse	ladle
lokk	lid
serviett	napkin
gryte	pot
protein	protein
kjevle	rolling pin
sterk	spicy
skje	spoon
utsultet	starving
duk	tablecloth
kjøkkenhåndkle	tea towel
bake	to bake
grille	to grill
dosere	to measure out
varme opp	to reheat
røre om	to stir
piske	to whiskBeat with a whisk to add air
vegetarisk	vegetarian

Level 3: hard 25 words

Norwegian	English
blender	blender
karaffel	carafe
karbohydrat	carbohydrate
mett	full up
vannkoker	kettle
eggeklokke	kitchen timer
utgått	out of date
grytekluter	oven gloves
saltbøsse	salt cellar
gammel	stale
sukkerskål	sugar bowl
tekanne	teapot
brune	to brown
panere	to coat in breadcrumbs
tine	to defrost
fryse	to freeze
frityrsteke	to fry
rive	to grate
marinere	to marinate
steke	to roast
salte	to salt
krydre	to season
skjære i strimler	to slice thinly
søte	to sweeten
vegansk	vegan

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Norwegian words on “Cooking and meals”. The full topic holds 150 in the KoKo app: 60 at the easy level, 52 at the medium level and 38 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.