New Norwegian (Noun)
Meaning
One of two official languages of Norway; based on rural dialects.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- New Norwegian is the second largest form of the Norwegian language and is based on the country's many rural dialects.
- The New Norwegian language emerged in the mid-19th century as an alternative to the then-dominant Danish-based written language.
- Many literary works were written in New Norwegian during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Today, New Norwegian is used by around 10-15% of the population in Norway as their primary written language.
- The use of New Norwegian is particularly prevalent in the western and central regions of the country.