Dialect comparison

Eastern Norwegian vs Trøndersk

Compare two dialects of Norwegian side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.

Eastern Norwegian

Oslo Norwegian · Bokmål-aligned

The Oslo-area variety, the most widely heard spoken Norwegian in national broadcasting. Closely associated with Bokmål, the more Danish-influenced of the two written standards.

Approximate centre
59.91°, 10.75°
Trøndersk

Trøndelag Norwegian

The Norwegian of Trøndelag in central Norway, around Trondheim. Distinct from both eastern and western varieties in vowel realisation and intonation.

Approximate centre
63.43°, 10.39°

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