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.
Trøndersk
Also known as: Trøndelag Norwegian
The Norwegian of Trøndelag in central Norway, around Trondheim. Distinct from both eastern and western varieties in vowel realisation and intonation.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Trøndersk?
Trøndersk is a dialect of Norwegian.
Which region is Trøndersk associated with?
Trøndersk is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Trøndersk known by other names?
Yes — Trøndersk is also referred to as Trøndelag Norwegian.
What are the other dialects of Norwegian?
Norwegian also includes Eastern Norwegian, Western Norwegian. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Norwegian dialects
See on the atlas →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.