Norwegians and Exercise

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Random strangers on the streets of Trondheim, Norway, answer a few questions about exercise in Norway. First line is their spoken dialect, second line is the equivalent in Bokmål.
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00:00 Intro
00:23 Is exercise typical Norwegian?
01:39 Why is that the case?
03:22 Is it important to be fit in our culture?
05:12 Do you exercise? What kind of exercise?
06:51 Where’s your dialect from?
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@jackbarnett7234 3 жыл бұрын

these interview videos have been such a massive help and are really great, i look forward to seeing the next ones!

@SimpleNorwegian 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! I'll probably have the next one out within a week

@bw7023 3 жыл бұрын

When American men have a mid life crisis, they go and buy a sports car, or a Harley, or have an affair. When Norwegian men have a mid life crisis, they go run a marathon or ski 100km, and then humble-bragg about their times to their friends and colleagues (aw, gosh, it was nothing ... I wasn't going very fast at all). Both are coping mechanisms, but the Norwegian way is admittedly healthier. ;-)

@ikkirr 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of what you're referring to in middled-aged american men is linked to consumerism and sexism being cornerstones of U.S. culture. Also important to note to anyone reading OP's comment: Midlife crises don't actually exist. (And, especially in the U.S., the fake phenomenon has been used as a justification for harmful behavior [especially in men] and a scapegoat for avoiding getting therapy, etc., that is needed.) Here are a couple articles on how the "midlife crisis" is a myth: 1. www.apa.org/monitor/apr03/researchers 2. www.cnn.com/2019/10/14/health/midlife-crisis-the-conversation-wellness

@kmacgregor6361 4 ай бұрын

@ikkirr I read your first article, and it doesn't say it's a myth - just that not all men experience midlife crises. In fact, overall, across many cultures, people's life satisfaction (not just men) tends to decline from their 20s through their 40s, then start to increase again in their 50s. I think understanding and talking about this phenomenon more could help people prepare for and cope with this stage and avoid harmful actions.

@cady230 3 жыл бұрын

I think Norwegian likes hiking. When I lived in Stavanger a long time ago, I always saw a lot of Norwegian going to the forest and bring some food to eat( especially if that family have kids)😊 .

@TheTripstraps 3 жыл бұрын

i didnt understand whynorwegians are so fond of touring, but with every higher or lower mountain conquer you get awarded with wonderful views!

@Nora_meow99 2 жыл бұрын

Super wonderful,, i saw it💗

@SimpleNorwegian 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for 30k subs! So I don't know if this is the most exciting topic, but I am under the impression that Norwegians exercise a lot, and that it's extremely common to go hiking or go to the gym, so I thought this might make for an interesting street interview topic. I wish I had asked one more question though: "What kind of exercise do Norwegians typically do?"

@liv9340 3 жыл бұрын

face reveal plsss

@ikkirr 3 жыл бұрын

This was really useful! Great idea.

@HH-eh8bw 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for educating us on Norwegians and the helpful subtitles. Can you please make a video on Norwegian snacks, morning snacks, afternoon snacks, and bedtime snacks. Thank you for considering. I have a Norwegian ancestry and I'm curious what the Norwegians have for snacks, what traditional snacks are, and when they usually have snacks.

@themetricsystem7967 3 жыл бұрын

carrots

@MB-sb4cz 3 жыл бұрын

You should try traditional thin "lefse" with butter, sugar and cinnamon. It's a very traditional norwegian snack.

@aspasion3283 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, i would like to let you know that you have an amazing content on your channel and i watch it all the time. I'm learning Norwegian and i want to move there, so your videos are very helpful to both of learning the language and knowing more informations about Norway. Thank you so much.❤

@SimpleNorwegian 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Apasion 🙂

@linajurgensen4698 3 жыл бұрын

Something I’ve noticed about Norwegian throughout these videos is... that it always sounds like Norwegians don’t end the sentence, because the tone of a word is often higher at the end of it🤔 (if you know what I mean?) almost as they’re about to say something at the end of each sentence. I know this is random... just noticed this.😅

@fryahaland3402 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, we do that. That is actually one of the reasons some Norwegian have trouble speaking English correctly, it is unusual for us to end the sentence in a deeper tone.

@fredriks5090 3 жыл бұрын

I think it might be loosely connected to "Janteloven". A lot of scandinavians subconsiously try to keep a neutral ground and look down upon extremes, which may be why a lot of dialects tend to leave sentences as a loose end - open for change and defended from ridicule.

@valentine9926 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds that way to you maybe, but as a norwegian I recognise when the sentence has ended when the tone goes up like that.

@ikkirr 3 жыл бұрын

@@fredriks5090 It's not related to janteloven. Many languages do not end sentences with a downward inflection like English does. (American English usually has upward inflections for questions, but that's about it.) Japanese is another language that often has an ambiguous inflection at the end of sentences (which is why the use of "ka" is helpful at the end of questions, especially for English learners of Japanese). It's also not uncommon in French for speakers to have a more ambiguous--to native English speakers--inflections. And there are some Norwegian dialects that have much less or none of the upward inflection at the end of sentences. In short, this is not a janteloven thing but just a thing that trips up native (often american) English speakers when they start to learn other languages.

@lmatt88 8 ай бұрын

@@valentine9926Swedes and Danes say Norwegians always sound happy because of it, they don't do it

@unitedastronomer 3 жыл бұрын

love your videos so much!

@foeniksnesz 3 жыл бұрын

This is my only way to keep contact with the Norwegian language. It helps so much to have text in dialect and standard norsk. I still can't understand without captions but it's very useful to hear real Norwegian.

@doctorfromHK 3 жыл бұрын

been loving these kinds of videos! :D

@jaden4654 3 жыл бұрын

takk for disse videoer

@foltutrahela3446 3 жыл бұрын

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@daissmusic 2 жыл бұрын

I like that background music with your fantastic vlog! 💯👍🏻

@JorgeGonzalez-vb2mv 3 жыл бұрын

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@SimpleNorwegian 3 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias :)

@silvinhabiourfj709 3 жыл бұрын

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@JorgeGonzalez-vb2mv 3 жыл бұрын

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@silvinhabiourfj709 3 жыл бұрын

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@lan_dev 3 жыл бұрын

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@owenlantu7736 3 жыл бұрын

Jeg følger alltid dette språket med glede.👍👍👍

@josefinapf6313 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these videos! The subtitles help A LOT.

@PandaaArts 2 жыл бұрын

i love this channel! im from denmark :)

@Pictavienne 3 жыл бұрын

Me after trying to learn for 2 months : Hey I think I'm doing not so bad! Me watching the video : Nevermind I understood nothing :D

@Nora_meow99 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful Norwegia 💗 Happy weekend there

@claudiocorte3090 3 жыл бұрын

This is super useful for learning the language, please do more!!! Quick question, if a foreigner who learned "standard bokmal" tried to speak to a someone who has a dialect, would this person naturally adapt his dialect to a more "standard bokmal" to make it easier for the other party to understand him/her or just reply with its usual dialect? thank you!

@SimpleNorwegian 3 жыл бұрын

People usually talk in their own natural dialect, but they might adjust it somewhat if they recognize that the listener is having a hard time understanding. And I’m glad you’re enjoying them, more are definitely on the way ;)

@valentine9926 3 жыл бұрын

Remember that Bokmål is a written language and that you can't speak it.

@politisk_prins Жыл бұрын

No they would switch to English

@elber3031 3 жыл бұрын

I'm gonzalo from Argentina love that chanel

@BlueBerry-my2ey 2 жыл бұрын

I love these videos Greetings from Turkey 🥰

@rahulshenoy5455 3 жыл бұрын

It's my dream to study in NTNU one day and probably feature on your channel🤭

@wennschondennschon 3 жыл бұрын

Keep making video's please

@walthersaavedra9245 3 жыл бұрын

First? Good video. Go on! 👌👌

@mikeylejan8849 3 жыл бұрын

I exercise everyday, I also don't smoke and I rarely drink alcohol, I also eat a well balanced food of meats and vegetables

@baobabbaobab6487 3 жыл бұрын

It seems like including meat isn't what we would call a balanced diet, you might want to look it up

@mikeylejan8849 3 жыл бұрын

@@baobabbaobab6487 meat is healthy

@Seung217 3 жыл бұрын

Please ask what they think of foreigners

@Ghavami4 3 жыл бұрын

It depends on which Kind of foreigner.

@ikkirr 3 жыл бұрын

He's done a few videos on certain demographics of foreigners

@ikkirr 3 жыл бұрын

Phew, I have to study more frequently. A few months ago, I was able to listen to these at normal speed and not struggle too much with catching the norsk text as well as the English caps, but now I've had to slow segments down to 0.5x~0.75x and repeat it several times to match everything. T___T Jeg vil lære... ;-;

@jaden4654 3 жыл бұрын

franskmann snakker så bra norsk

@isparshmehta 3 жыл бұрын

Please do a video on Norwegian fashion... Dressing style

@SimpleNorwegian 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting suggestion.. but not really my area of expertise 😛

@FrostyNor 3 жыл бұрын

Tror neppe det er så mange treningsnarkomane her i landet som det gir uttrykk for her, men så var det jo heller ikke så mange som ble spurt.

@thomasjousse2427 3 жыл бұрын

Coming from France, the French dude accent was so distinctive, it's quite funny. We basically have the same accent in every language.

@baobabbaobab6487 3 жыл бұрын

Le français est le jeune qui est assis sur le banc ?

@endlessdreamkitchen Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@Lita1 3 жыл бұрын

Work out for me running, weights and yoga. I liked this video yes!!!! 👍😅

@mvnorsel6354 3 жыл бұрын

I've always thought Norway should have had Greenland. They love nature so much. Easiest country in Europe to camp in. Take a tent & sleeping bag.

@Cromag3 3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: Greenland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands was Norwegian colonies until 1814. Norway and Denmark was in a union but lost the Napoleonic wars, Norway was forced into a union with Sweden and lost all it's colonies to Denmark.

@ikkirr 3 жыл бұрын

@@Cromag3 Do you have a recommendation for reading/watching to learn more about this aspect of Norwegian history? I'm super interested

@zanoceantourssafari.7477 3 жыл бұрын

We want more videos sir

@SimpleNorwegian 3 жыл бұрын

They will be coming

@JessicaSantos-xk1ic 2 жыл бұрын

When she says she doesn't speak as "clean" but a little more "pretty," what does she mean, exactly? Thank you!

@matheuscastilho8940 3 жыл бұрын

Is it a wrong impression or women are more open to talk than men in Norway?

@fsen1999 3 жыл бұрын

is this not the case in every western country?

@matheuscastilho8940 3 жыл бұрын

@@fsen1999 not where I'm from. My people is very talkative and receptive to anyone.

@kook3216 3 жыл бұрын

@@matheuscastilho8940 brasileiro? Kkkkkkkkk

@kristiansundsfjord4095 3 жыл бұрын

You're 100% correct. At any given family event less then 1/10 words you hear will be uttered by a man. At least from my experience of living here for 24 years (whole life)

@matheuscastilho8940 3 жыл бұрын

@@kook3216 sim 😊

@Jessica-wg1vz 3 жыл бұрын

2:32 💖

@sergiotachini2809 3 жыл бұрын

Lol are you serious. Skandinaviens are one of the top countries that exercise almost every day

@SRBOMBONICA86 3 жыл бұрын

They are bored ,nothing else to do;)

@Life_of_Matthew 3 жыл бұрын

Jeg elsker den franske mannen fordi jeg kan forstå egentlig ham haha

@johneriksson9356 3 жыл бұрын

Hei jeg er svensk og før gøy så lærer jeg mig norsk bokmål. Og jeg undrer hvilken av tekstene er det som er bokmål och hvilken som er nynorsk i videon

@SimpleNorwegian 3 жыл бұрын

Dialekt - bokmål - engelsk

@johneriksson9356 3 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleNorwegianTusen takk

@pallethead1 3 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleNorwegian Tusen takk også!