Bergen Norwegian · Vestlandsk
The Norwegian of the western fjords, centred on Bergen. The basis of much of Nynorsk, the second written Norwegian standard built from rural dialects rather than Dano-Norwegian.
Eastern Norwegian
Also known as: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Eastern Norwegian?
Eastern Norwegian is a dialect of Norwegian.
Which region is Eastern Norwegian associated with?
Eastern Norwegian is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Eastern Norwegian known by other names?
Yes — Eastern Norwegian is also referred to as Oslo Norwegian, Bokmål-aligned.
What are the other dialects of Norwegian?
Norwegian also includes Western Norwegian, Trøndersk. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Norwegian dialects
See on the atlas →Trøndelag Norwegian
The Norwegian of Trøndelag in central Norway, around Trondheim. Distinct from both eastern and western varieties in vowel realisation and intonation.