Norwegian · B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Workplace in Norwegian: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Norwegian words for workplace are Arbeidsretten (the Labour Court), tariffavtalen (the collective agreement) and permitteringen (the temporary layoff). The full Norwegian workplace phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Norwegian vocabulary for workplace, 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 workplace vocabulary
| Norwegian | English |
|---|---|
| Arbeidsretten | the Labour Court |
| tariffavtalen | the collective agreement |
| permitteringen | the temporary layoff |
| dagpengene | unemployment benefit |
| alderspensjonen | the state pension |
| trakassering på arbeidsplassen | workplace harassment |
| oppsigelsen | the dismissal |
| foreldrepermisjonen | parental leave |
| sluttvederlag | severance pay |
| Arbeidsmiljøloven (AML) | the Working Environment Act |
Example sentences
Saken min ble behandlet i Arbeidsretten.
My case was handled in the Labour Court.
Lønnen min er regulert av tariffavtalen.
My salary is regulated by the collective agreement.
Jeg mottok en oppsigelse.
I received a dismissal.
Jeg har krav på sluttvederlag.
I am entitled to severance pay.
Jeg tar tolv måneder foreldrepermisjon.
I am taking twelve months of parental leave.
Jeg søkte dagpenger etter oppsigelsen.
I applied for unemployment benefit after the dismissal.
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