Norwegian language

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Norwegian (in its own language: norsk) is a Germanic language spoken mainly in Norway. It belongs to the subgroup of North Germanic languages and it forms a Scandinavian language continuum with Danish and Swedish.

Two standard varieties of Norwegian are equally recognized in Norway:

  • Bokmål ('book language') keeps heavy influences from Danish, which used to be the former, official language of Norway. This standard is majoritary.
  • Nynorsk ('new Norwegian') is based on popular dialects and avoids Danish influences. This standard is mostly used in the West.
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