Norwegian · A2 (Elementary)
Colors in Norwegian: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Norwegian words for colors are oransje (orange (invariable)), lilla (purple (invariable)) and rosa (pink (invariable)). The full Norwegian colors phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Norwegian vocabulary for colors, with example sentences and English translations. This is A2 (Elementary) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Norwegian to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key colors vocabulary
| Norwegian | English |
|---|---|
| oransje | orange (invariable) |
| lilla | purple (invariable) |
| rosa | pink (invariable) |
| grå | grey |
| brun/brunt | brown |
| marineblå | navy blue |
| turkis | turquoise (invariable) |
| krem | cream (invariable) |
| gyllen/gyldent | golden |
| sølvfarget | silver |
Example sentences
Kaffen er brun.
The coffee is brown.
Han har på seg en marineblå dress.
He is wearing a navy blue suit.
Havet er turkist.
The sea is turquoise.
Bladene er gylne om høsten.
The leaves are golden in autumn.
Veggene er kremfargede.
The walls are cream-coloured.
Hun har sølvfarget hår.
She has silver hair.
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