Palegg — Anything put on a slice of bread
/ PAH-leg /
Norwegian

A catch-all word for absolutely anything you put on a slice of bread — cheese, jam, cold cuts, sardines, leftovers. Norwegians are passionate about their pålegg.

wordsmith · 2 hours ago · 2 comments
Forelsket — The euphoria of falling in love
/ for-EL-sket /
Norwegian

The overwhelming, indescribable feeling of joy when you're falling in love with someone. There is no English equivalent.

darren · 2 hours ago · 2 comments