How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 Norwegian words on “Occupations”. 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: jobs

Doctor, teacher, engineer, baker, lawyer: the names of jobs and professions in Norwegian.

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

Level 1: easy 40 words

Norwegian	English
regnskapsfører	accountant
skuespiller	actor
arkitekt	architect
kunstner	artist
bankier	banker
slakter	butcher
trener	coach
konsulent	consultant
lege	doctor
sjåfør	driver
økonom	economist
ingeniør	engineer
regissør	film director
dommer	judge
advokat	lawyer
controller	management controller
musiker	musician
nettverksadministrator	network administrator
notarius publicus	notary
offiser	officer
maler	painter
filosof	philosopher
pilot	pilot
postbud	postman
produsent	producer
professor	professor
psykolog	psychologist
forsker	researcher
sjømann	sailor
sekretær	secretary
vekter	security guard
kaptein	ship captain
ekspeditør	shop assistant
lydtekniker	sound engineer
teaterskuespiller	stage actor
kirurg	surgeon
tekniker	technician
turistguide	tour guide
reisekonsulent	travel agent
servitør	waiter

Level 2: medium 35 words

Norwegian	English
flygeleder	air traffic controller
analytiker	analyst
revisor	auditor
namsmann	bailiff
baker	baker
bartender	bartender
bokhandler	bookseller
megler	broker
cateringfirma	caterer
kjøkkensjef	chef
kjemiker	chemist
kokk	cook
bud	delivery driver
tannlege	dentist
utvikler	developer
elektriker	electrician
bonde	farmer
motedesigner	fashion designer
gartner	gardener
grafisk designer	graphic designer
hotelleier	hotelier
assurandør	insurer
oppvasker	kitchen porter
bibliotekar	librarian
låsesmed	locksmith
mekaniker	mechanic
mekler	mediator
sykepleier	nurse
konditor	pastry chef
rørlegger	plumber
restauratør	restaurant owner
kjøpmann	shopkeeper
spion	spy
skredder	tailor
oversetter	translator

Level 3: hard 25 words

Norwegian	English
astronom	astronomer
kosmetolog	beautician
birøkter	beekeeper
kameramann	cameraman
snekker	carpenter
osthandler	cheesemonger
skomaker	cobbler
tollbetjent	customs officer
fiskehandler	fishmonger
glassmester	glazier
illustratør	illustrator
anleggsgartner	landscape gardener
livredder	lifeguard
skogsarbeider	lumberjack
ernæringsfysiolog	nutritionist
øyelege	ophthalmologist
ambulansearbeider	paramedic
fysioterapeut	physiotherapist
fengselsbetjent	prison officer
taktekker	roofer
statistiker	statistician
tester	tester
flislegger	tiler
sveiser	welder
vinhandler	wine merchant

Mini quiz

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 Norwegian words on “Occupations”. 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.

How KoKo makes words stick

These lists come from KoKo, the app to learn Norwegian vocabulary on iPhone.