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Norwegian Kindergarten And School Vocabulary
A vocabulary guide for parents reading kindergarten or school messages in Norway. Learn words for clothes, food, trips, staff updates, pickup, and parent questions.
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Kindergarten and school
Daily Items
Review everyday words for clothes, food, bags, and items children may need to bring.
English
lunch box
Norwegian
matboks
English
water bottle
Norwegian
drikkeflaske
English
rain clothes
Norwegian
regntøy
English
change of clothes
Norwegian
skiftetøy
English
backpack
Norwegian
sekk
English
indoor shoes
Norwegian
innesko
Parent messages
Messages From Staff
Practise short staff messages about trips, clothes, food, pickup, and parent meetings.
English
Remember rain clothes tomorrow.
Norwegian
Husk regntøy i morgen.
English
We are going on a trip.
Norwegian
Vi skal på tur.
English
Bring food and drink.
Norwegian
Ta med mat og drikke.
English
Pickup is at three o'clock.
Norwegian
Henting er klokka tre.
English
The children should wear warm clothes.
Norwegian
Barna bør ha på varme klær.
English
There is a parent meeting tonight.
Norwegian
Det er foreldremøte i kveld.
Useful questions
Questions Parents Ask
Practise questions parents can ask about pickup, food, contact people, and written information.
English
What should we bring?
Norwegian
Hva skal vi ta med?
English
When should we pick up?
Norwegian
Når skal vi hente?
English
Does my child need food today?
Norwegian
Trenger barnet mitt mat i dag?
English
Is there anything important today?
Norwegian
Er det noe viktig i dag?
English
Who should I contact?
Norwegian
Hvem skal jeg kontakte?
English
Can you send the information in writing?
Norwegian
Kan dere sende informasjonen skriftlig?
How To Practise
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