15 Dec 05
Originally posted by NordlysYes, and we have ojsan, which is pretty much the same word as oisann. Also, we have "attans", but they don't quite cut it, do they?
"Hoe!!!"
I usually prefer short expressions like "oi" or "oisann" (Norwegian), "oops", "woops", or "huch" (German) (I'll add "dang" to my repertoire). It might be fun to create some longer and weirder expressions, but you might not remember them quickly enough when you need them.
But as an atheist, you should worry less about the whole i ...[text shortened]... nglish examples for this would be "my goodness" or "oh gee". I am sure there are a lot more.
Suppose you're right though. To remember it when the s**t really hits the fan, it must be short and precise.
How many norwegians does it take to screw a swede?
15 Dec 05
Originally posted by stockenNone, the Swedes are already screwed-up. 😛
Yes, and we have ojsan, which is pretty much the same word as oisann. Also, we have "attans", but they don't quite cut it, do they?
Suppose you're right though. To remember it when the s**t really hits the fan, it must be short and precise.
How many norwegians does it take to screw a swede?
"Attans" is new to me, I don't think something similar exists in Norwegian (but I might be wrong, I have only been living here for six years). One expression I use quite a lot is "jøss", which I believe is one of those scrambled "Jesus!" versions. It has a nice ring to it, so I use it in spite of the religious connotation.
15 Dec 05
Originally posted by Nordlysha ha.. the swedes are already screwed-up... yea, well...
None, the Swedes are already screwed-up. 😛
"Attans" is new to me, I don't think something similar exists in Norwegian (but I might be wrong, I have only been living here for six years). One expression I use quite a lot is "jøss", which I believe is one of those scrambled "Jesus!" versions. It has a nice ring to it, so I use it in spite of the religious connotation.
I was going for: "Too many, so I won't worry about it."
jøss = Jösses in swedish, and you're right, it is a jumbled version of Jesus. Sounds much more fun in norwegian though.
Oh, and let me just say that I think the norwegian language is much more delightful than the swedish. We sound bored and indifferent (expect for perhaps the strange people of Göteborg), whereas you sound much more happy and enthusiastic.
My favorite norwegian remark, would be: "Deeeeeoooo"
15 Dec 05
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Originally posted by stockenI've been trying to work "Great Scott!" into regular usage. "Jiminy Crickets!" would be another good one, although hard to say with a straight face. The Gabby Hayes approach always works too, with "Dag Nabbit!" doing just fine in a pinch.
Here's my dilemma, see if anyone of linguistic power can help?
I don't believe in God. Therefore, when I'm surprised or suddenly startled, it's odd for me to go: "My God!!", or "Sweet Jesus!!!", isn't it?
And this would be most odd: "I'm startled!!!"
Ideas. Anyone?
15 Dec 05
Originally posted by stockenI think that depends a lot on the dialect. But any Scandinavian language is fine with me, as long as it's not Danish. 😉 Northern Norwegian is fun because it's so direct and coarse.
Oh, and let me just say that I think the norwegian language is much more delightful than the swedish. We sound bored and indifferent (expect for perhaps the strange people of Göteborg), whereas you sound much more happy and enthusiastic.
My favorite norwegian remark, would be: "Deeeeeoooo"
I have never heard anyone say "deeeeeoooo". What about "du store alpakka"?
15 Dec 05
Originally posted by NordlysWhat's alpakka? ha ha... it sure sounds fun though...
I think that depends a lot on the dialect. But any Scandinavian language is fine with me, as long as it's not Danish. 😉 Northern Norwegian is fun because it's so direct and coarse.
I have never heard anyone say "deeeeeoooo". What about "du store alpakka"?
Uhm, you've never heard: "Deeeeooo". It's Fleksnes. You know. That forty year old, still living with his mama. It was a norwegian comedy show back in the eighties. Extremely funny.
I agree about danish, though. They're like talking from their throat. Very strange.
I just thought of this one. Going: "Ssss!!!!", while you point hysterically at whatever startled you. If I practice a lot I might actually do it automatically when I get spooked next time.
15 Dec 05
Originally posted by stockenhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpaca
What's alpakka? ha ha... it sure sounds fun though...
Uhm, you've never heard: "Deeeeooo". It's Fleksnes. You know. That forty year old, still living with his mama. It was a norwegian comedy show back in the eighties. Extremely funny.
Ah. I have heard about it, but I haven't seen it (as I said, I have only been living in Norway for six years, and besides, I don't have a TV).
I just thought of this one. Going: "Ssss!!!!", while you point hysterically at whatever startled you. If I practice a lot I might actually do it automatically when I get spooked next time.
For greater effect, you should dart your tongue in and out.