Norwegian · B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Medical in Norwegian: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Norwegian words for medical are offentlig sykehus (the public hospital), privat klinikk (the private clinic) and kronisk (chronic). The full Norwegian medical phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Norwegian vocabulary for medical, with example sentences and English translations. This is B2 (Upper Intermediate) 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 medical vocabulary
| Norwegian | English |
|---|---|
| offentlig sykehus | the public hospital |
| privat klinikk | the private clinic |
| kronisk | chronic |
| prøveresultatene | the test results |
| journalen | the medical record |
| innleggelse | hospital admission |
| ventetid | waiting time |
| behandlingsgarantien | the treatment guarantee |
| egenandelen | the patient copayment |
| medisinlisten | the medication list |
Example sentences
Jeg har en kronisk sykdom.
I have a chronic illness.
Legen går gjennom journalen min.
The doctor goes through my medical record.
Det er behov for en innleggelse på to dager.
A two-day hospital admission is needed.
Ventetiden for spesialisten er lang.
The waiting time for the specialist is long.
Jeg valgte privat klinikk for kortere ventetid.
I chose the private clinic for shorter wait times.
Egenandelen er 270 kroner per konsultasjon.
The patient copayment is 270 kroner per consultation.
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