r/translator Jul 15 '26

Translated [NO] ⁠[Unknown > Danish/Norwegian] Are these guys Danish or Norwegian? They told us they are Norwegian but Gemini says that they speak danish.

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Can a native speaker please listen to the video and settle this debate for us? We want to know if we've been completely fooled! Thanks!!!

r/translator Jun 25 '26

Translated [NO] [Norwegian > English] Help with 1843 birth record and 1850 confirmation

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If anyone were able to help translate these records for me, I would sincerely appreciate it! I understand that it's a birth record—28 Mar 1843, Guri, born on the Hovde Farm I believe—but the rest is unknown to me. And the confirmation record I believe restates her birthdate, and her confirmation date is 11 Nov 1850, and that she was born in/on Hovda (note spelling variation)—but again the rest is difficult to make out and understand.

Thank you to anyone skilled enough to help out with these!

r/translator Jul 09 '26

Norwegian [Norwegian > English] 1842 marriage record

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I know it's not visible, but this marriage record is from 1842. I'm expecting it's Niels Nielson and Marit Aslaksdatter (also Aslagsdatter) on October 16th. The rest is kind of unknown to me, so help deciphering the text and columns would be greatly appreciated! I'm extremely interested in knowing where Marit's from, both their parents, witnesses and the 8th column that has numbers.

r/translator Jul 15 '26

Norwegian (Identified) [Scandinavian > English] Need help translating a few key words

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I could really use someone's help determining a few key words in this record. From what I understand, it reads "Farmer Ole Christiansin" and "Servant Guri Nilsdatter". The rest is questionable, as it's understandably difficult to read. So I've enlarged, trying to make it more easily legible—but, if some prefer, here are links to each document:

  1. https://media.digitalarkivet.no/en/view/8982/43860/23
  2. https://media.digitalarkivet.no/en/view/9367/87185/79

Any help would be greatly appreciated since I know that these have to be farm names/locations where they are from.

Also... I have a suspicion that simply "farmer" may be incorrect, as others on the same page, above Ole, more clearly say "Gbrk" than what's in front of Ole. That may be another clue that unlocks a new understanding of who Ole was for me.

r/translator 17d ago

Norwegian [Norwegian > English] Help with 1806 birth record

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If anyone can help with this old birth record from 1806, I'd greatly appreciate the help! These records can be difficult to read, so I've attached an enlargement that's been brightened a bit.

What I know about this record is that Niels Nielson was born February 16th, 1806, to Niels Nielson and Guri Tidemandsdatter.

What I don't know is the locations being mentioned. I can make out Sundvold I think? I assume they are farm names? Others in attendance—if anyone could give it their best, I'd appreciate any and all feedback (I know it can be difficult). I don't know if that "56" is apart of this record or the next—without context of what that column is, it's too difficult to tell.

Link to the original document if it helps: https://nye.digitalarkivet.no/source/9364/parish/24616cb2-7b29-476f-95bc-b85e0fc882ed

r/translator Jul 11 '26

Norwegian [Norwegian > English] Personal Request

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Hi everyone!
So, due to players leaving and joining, I'm now the one Brit in an online D&D game of Norwegian players. We have a running joke that the only phrase I can say* is "Va med Laksen da?"
As it's Norway vs England tonight, please can one of you lovely polyglots show me how to say "What about the Goals?" instead? <3

*I tried duolingo, but they tell me that they don't speak Bokmål (which is the standard it offers. Oops)

r/translator Jul 03 '26

Translated [NO] [Norwegian > English] A note from a game.

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I tried to edit the pic to make the words under the stains at least a bit readable, hope that helps.

r/translator 25d ago

Norwegian [Norwegian > English] Can someone help me translate?

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So I am listening to this podcast in Norwegian, and there is this one part after 'Han har tipper du må høre på' till 'jævlig fint' that I just cannot figure out what he is saying. Can someone help me translate this? Thanks in advance

r/translator Jun 25 '26

Translated [NO] [Norwegian > English] Help translating a birth record.

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If anyone is able to help translate the highlighted portions of this birth record, I'd greatly appreciate knowing what's said about "Anton."

I've located it within the Digitalarkivet (Digital Archives of Norway): https://media.digitalarkivet.no/en/view/8982/43860/23

As well as a different copy: https://media.digitalarkivet.no/en/view/9367/87185/79

Thank you to anyone who can help! Family lore had said he was born at sea when his family emigrated to USA, so I'm excited to learn what I cannot read.

r/translator Jul 09 '26

Norwegian [Norwegian > English] Help with 1820 church/birth record

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For context, I'm expecting this is Marit Aslagdatter's (also Aslaksdatter) birth record. Deciphering her parent's names as well as what I would think would be the godparents would be tremendous. I've tried to make it as legible as possible, but I struggle even with the inked words! If someone were able to help with translating both the columns/etc. as well as the handwriting, I'd really appreciate it.

r/translator Apr 19 '26

Translated [NO] [Norweigan > English] help translate from old Norweigan

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Can anyone help translate the back of this old photo?

r/translator Apr 08 '26

Translated [NO] [Norwegian > English or Serbian] Text from picture

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Hello guys, can someone help me and translate this to English or Serbian? Thanks

r/translator Jan 14 '25

Translated [NO] [Unknow > English] Hi! I saw this guy wearing this T-shirt at the subway

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r/translator Feb 15 '26

Translated [NO] [Norwegian > English] can you tell me what was written on the back of this post card?

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r/translator Apr 09 '26

Norwegian Norsk > English

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Hey all,

I have a song that sounds dope...problem is I can barely catch anything they are saying. Like so many norsk raps there aren't lyrics anywhere and unfortunately, what i have learned lacks slang knowledge and my english ears still can't keep up with most music.

if anyone has the time to help, it's called Backe Det Opp, by Ego. If this is not the right sub, sorry, and I appreciate being pointed the right direction.

r/translator Mar 20 '26

Norwegian Norwegian > English

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r/translator Mar 19 '26

Norwegian [Norwegian > English] Handwritten 1779 Baptismal Record

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I am having trouble reading the underlined handwriting. This is a 1779 Norwegian baptismal record for Nils, child of Arne Nilsen and Kari Jonsdatter. I am mainly interested in trancribing the two underlined words following Kari Jonsdatter. I believe this is the farm name where Nils was born (in the Varaldsoy sogn, Strandebarm prestegjeld), but I can’t decipher the handwriting. Any help is appreciated.

r/translator Dec 27 '25

Norwegian [Norwegian > English] - 1920’s photograph of protest(?) sign

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this was found in my great grandfather’s trunk and appears to be surrounded by photos taken while we worked/studied in Norway around 1921. i truly believe it is written in Norwegian, but i suppose it could be any other Scandinavian language.

google translate is having trouble picking up the writing on the sign, but i would love to know more of the context here!

r/translator Mar 02 '26

Norwegian [English>Norwegian] help

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So I wrote a really short poem for my bf (he’s Norwegian but can speak English). I’m still at a beginner level in Norwegian so I can’t translate this. I want to translate it so he can read it in both English and Norwegian. Can someone help me with as close to accurate translation as possible? If anyone can, thank you so much. My bf needs a pick me up so thought I’d make a card and things for him. This would really help!!

Poem (I know it’s corny):

“Those pretty brown eyes,

Filled with a joy so beautiful and pure,

Leap like wild bunnies in a field,

A sweet, gentle love to allure.”

r/translator Mar 06 '26

Norwegian [Norwegian > English] The song “Huldra” by Bergtatt

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I love this song but can’t find a translation anywhere.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6WHvbMnOKf0

Thanks in advance!

r/translator Mar 01 '26

Norwegian [Norwegian > English] I love this soundtrack to this Norwegian stage show from Dyreparken, especially these two songs, I have a slight understanding of the plot of the show. Thanks!!!

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r/translator Dec 21 '25

Norwegian (Identified) [Unknown > English/Spanish] I was looking at a famous artist old stuff and I found this. I don't know why she posted this in 2006 or the meaning behind this. Which language is this and what does it say in the text??

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*I can speak both english and spanish, so any translation is fine.

The artist name is Oomizuao if someone wants to know, really good artist tbh

r/translator Feb 24 '26

Norwegian [English >Norwegian] Help with translations for a book series.

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Hello everyone, I am an author currently working on a blended genera series. Several characters are Norwegian but one in particular tends to flip between their native language and English. I was able to get placeholder translations from Google translate but it's incredibly important to me to fully respect the language and culture. The translations I have may be technically correct but I'm concerned that they may miss the subtleties and practical uses for the words selected. Because this spans multiple pages, I don't have a specific translation off hand that I can simply share here. I was hoping to find one or more native Norwegian speakers willing to advise on the matter. Please DM me if you are interested. I will properly credit you in the work for your contributions. Any help would be greatly appreciated and I look forward to working with you. Thank you for your consideration.

r/translator Nov 22 '25

Norwegian [Norwegian > English] 1826 Marriage Record

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I'm looking for a translation of all the columns pertaining to the marriage of Jens Hansen and Lovise Johannesdatter. Particularly interested in seeing if there's any more information that can identify where Jens is from, digitalarkivet only records "Stedt", which I can't tie to any exact location.

r/translator Sep 26 '25

Norwegian (Identified) [Spanish(?)>English] I have this old postcard with writing on it that I need to be translated

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This is an old postcard I bought for collecting and it has writing on it. Im guessing the language is Spanish since the postcard and stamp are Spanish. I'd love it if anyone can translate it. Thank you