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Familiemedlemmer

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momnoun/mɒm/mamma

The female parent of a person or child.

My mom always makes delicious cookies for us every Sunday afternoon.

dadnoun/dæd/pappa

The informal word for one's father or male parent.

My dad works at a large company in the city.

grandparentsnoun/ˈɡrændˌpɛərənts/besteforeldre

The parents of a person's father or mother.

I always enjoy spending my summer holidays visiting my dear grandparents.

grandchildnoun/ˈɡræn.tʃaɪld/barnebarn

The child of a person's son or daughter.

She was very happy to spend time with her first grandchild.

grandsonnoun/ˈɡræn.sʌn/sønnesønn, dattersønn

The son of one's son or daughter.

My grandson visited me yesterday to share his latest school news.

granddaughternoun/ˈɡrændˌdɔːtər/sønnedatter, datterdatter

The daughter of one's own son or daughter.

My granddaughter is visiting us for the summer holidays this year.

siblingnoun/ˈsɪblɪŋ/søsken

A person's brother or sister, sharing one or both parents.

My older sibling taught me how to ride a bicycle.

twinsnoun/twɪnz/tvillinger

Two children born from the same pregnancy to the same mother.

The twins were born only two minutes apart from each other.

only childnoun phrase/ˌoʊnli ˈtʃaɪld/enebarn

A person who has no brothers or sisters.

Being an only child can sometimes feel lonely during childhood days.

relativesnoun/ˈrel.ə.tɪvz/slektninger

People who belong to the same family by blood or marriage.

I invited all my close relatives to the big party.

nephewnoun/ˈnɛfjuː/nevø

The son of a person's brother or sister.

My nephew is visiting us for the summer holidays soon.

niecenoun/niːs/niese

The daughter of one's brother or sister.

My niece is coming over to visit us today.

toddlernoun/ˈtɒdlər/småbarn

A young child who is just learning how to walk independently.

The busy toddler explored every corner of the large room.

spousenoun/spaʊs/ektefelle

A person's husband or wife in a legal marriage.

You must bring your spouse to the office dinner tonight.

stepmothernoun/ˈstepˌmʌðər/stemor

The woman who is married to one's father after one's mother.

My kind stepmother always helps me with my difficult math homework.

stepfathernoun/ˈstepˌfɑːðər/stefar

The man who is married to one's mother after her divorce.

My kind stepfather always helps me with my difficult math homework.

stepbrothernoun/ˈstepˌbrʌðər/stebror

The son of your stepparent from a previous marriage or relationship.

My stepbrother and I spent our entire summer playing board games.

stepsisternoun/ˈstepˌsɪstər/stesøster

The daughter of one's stepparent from a previous relationship or marriage.

My stepsister and I have been best friends since childhood days.

Rom & deler av huset

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living roomnoun/ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˌruːm/stue

A room in a house used for relaxing and entertaining guests.

The family gathered in the living room to watch the movie.

dining roomnoun/ˈdaɪnɪŋ ˌrum/spisestue

A room in a house used specifically for eating meals together.

We gathered everyone in the dining room for a festive meal.

front doornoun/ˌfrʌnt ˈdɔːr/inngangsdør

The primary entrance door located at the front of a house.

I left my heavy grocery bags by the main front door.

back doornoun/ˌbæk ˈdɔːr/bakdør

The door at the back of a house, often leading to the garden.

Please let the dog out through the back door.

upstairsadverb/ʌpˈsteərz/ovenpå

To or on a higher floor of a house or building.

She walked slowly upstairs to get ready for the evening party.

downstairsadverb/ˌdaʊnˈsteərz/nedenunder, nede

To or on a lower floor of a house or building.

She walked quickly downstairs to answer the loud ringing front door.

backyardnoun/ˈbæk.jɑːrd/hage bak huset

A private area of land located behind a house or building.

The children love playing soccer in our spacious grassy green backyard.

front yardnoun/frʌnt jɑːrd/forhage

The area of ground between the front of a house and street.

The children are playing happily in our large, grassy front yard.

guest roomnoun/ɡest ruːm/gjesterom

A room in a house specifically intended for visitors to sleep in.

We prepared the cozy guest room for our visiting relatives today.

laundry roomnoun/ˈlɔːndri ruːm/vaskerom

A room in a house designated for washing and drying clothes.

I need to put my dirty clothes in the laundry room.

home officenoun/ˌhoʊm ˈɔːfɪs/hjemmekontor

A room or designated area in one's house used for work.

I installed a new desk in my home office for productivity.

drivewaynoun/ˈdraɪvweɪ/innkjørsel

A private road leading from a public street to a house.

Park your car on the driveway while we unload the groceries.

Møbler & husholdningsting

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clocknoun/klɒk/klokke

A device used to measure and show the current time of day.

The large wall clock in the kitchen shows exactly nine o'clock.

alarm clocknoun/əˈlɑːrm klɑːk/vekkerklokke

A clock that makes a loud sound to wake you up.

I set my alarm clock to wake me up at seven.

coffee tablenoun/ˈkɒfi ˌteɪbl/salongbord

A low table placed in front of a sofa for drinks.

We placed our drinks on the low wooden coffee table today.

bookcasenoun/ˈbʊk.keɪs/bokhylle

A piece of furniture with shelves used for storing books.

She carefully arranged her collection of novels on the tall bookcase.

mattressnoun/ˈmætrɪs/madrass

A soft pad for lying on, usually placed on a bed frame.

I need to buy a firm mattress for my new wooden bed.

cushionnoun/ˈkʊʃ.ən/pute

A soft bag filled with material used for comfortable sitting or support.

She placed a soft velvet cushion on the wooden living chair.

nightstandnoun/ˈnaɪtstænd/nattbord

A small table kept beside a bed for holding personal items.

I placed my reading glasses on the small wooden nightstand.

dressernoun/ˈdrɛsər/kommode

A piece of furniture with drawers used for storing clothing items.

I placed my folded shirts inside the top drawer of the dresser.

washing machinenoun/ˈwɒʃɪŋ məˌʃiːn/vaskemaskin

A household appliance used for cleaning clothes with water and soap.

I put all my dirty clothes into the new washing machine.

dryernoun/ˈdraɪ.ər/tørketrommel

A machine that removes moisture from clothes using heat and air.

Please put the wet clothes into the dryer to finish drying.

trash cannoun/træʃ kæn/søppelbøtte

A container used for holding discarded items or waste material.

Please throw the empty soda bottle into the trash can now.

remote controlnoun/rɪˌmoʊt kənˈtroʊl/fjernkontroll

A handheld device used to operate electronic equipment from a distance.

I searched everywhere but could not find the television remote control.

Daglig rutine

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wake upphrasal verb/weɪk ʌp/våkne

To stop sleeping and become awake or cause someone to awaken.

I usually wake up early to exercise before my work.

get upphrasal verb/ɡet ʌp/stå opp

To get out of bed after sleeping.

I usually get up at seven and have a quick breakfast.

take a showerphrase/teɪk ə ˈʃaʊər/dusje

To wash your body by standing under a spray of water.

I usually like to take a shower before I go to work.

brush your teethphrase/brʌʃ jɔːr tiːθ/pusse tennene

To clean your teeth using a toothbrush and toothpaste.

You should always brush your teeth before you go to bed.

get dressedphrasal verb/ɡet drest/kle på seg

To put on clothes in preparation for the day or event.

I need to get dressed before the guests arrive for dinner.

have breakfastphrase/hæv ˈbrekfəst/spise frokost

To eat the first meal of the day, usually in the morning.

I usually have breakfast with my family before going to school.

get readyphrase/ɡet ˈredi/gjøre seg klar

To prepare oneself or something for an upcoming event or activity.

We need to get ready before the guests arrive at seven.

go to workphrase/ɡəʊ tu wɜːk/gå på jobb

To travel to the place where you perform your job duties.

Most employees must go to work early every single weekday morning.

go to schoolphrase/ɡoʊ tuː skuːl/gå på skolen

To attend an educational institution for the purpose of learning.

Young children must go to school to learn basic academic skills.

come homephrasal verb/kʌm hoʊm/komme hjem

To return to one's house or place where one lives regularly.

I usually come home from work around six in the evening.

have dinnerphrase/hæv ˈdɪnər/spise middag

To eat the main meal of the day during the evening.

We plan to have dinner at our favorite restaurant tonight instead.

relaxverb/rɪˈlæks/slappe av

To become less tense, anxious, or pressured in your daily life.

I like to relax with a good book after my work.

go to bedphrasal verb/ɡəʊ tuː bed/legge seg

To lie down in a bed for the purpose of sleeping.

I usually go to bed at ten o'clock every single night.

fall asleepphrasal verb/fɔːl əˈsliːp/sovne

To begin to sleep or enter the state of being asleep.

I often fall asleep while reading books in my comfortable bed.

Husarbeid

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choresnoun/tʃɔːrz/gjøremål

Routine tasks that need to be done regularly, especially household work.

I have to finish all my household chores before evening.

houseworknoun/ˈhaʊswɜːrk/husarbeid

Regular tasks like cleaning, cooking, and laundry done in a home.

She always listens to music while doing her daily household housework.

do the dishesphrase/duː ðə ˈdɪʃɪz/ta oppvasken

To wash the plates, cutlery, and pans after a meal.

It is your turn to do the dishes after dinner tonight.

make the bedphrase/meɪk ðə bɛd/re opp sengen

Arrange the sheets and covers neatly after sleeping in a bed.

You should always make the bed before you leave for school.

take out the trashphrasal verb/teɪk aʊt ðə træʃ/ta ut søpla

To carry garbage from inside the house to an outside bin.

Please remember to take out the trash before you leave today.

do the laundryphrase/duː ðə ˈlɔːndri/vaske klær

To wash, dry, and fold clothes, linens, or other fabric items.

I need to do the laundry before the weekend starts tomorrow.

clean upphrasal verb/kliːn ʌp/gjøre rent

To make a place tidy by removing dirt or unwanted items.

You should always clean up the kitchen after cooking dinner tonight.

tidy upphrasal verb/ˈtaɪdi ʌp/rydde opp

To put things in order and make a place look clean.

I need to tidy up my room before guests arrive.

set the tablephrase/sɛt ðə ˈteɪ.bəl/dekke på bordet

Arrange plates, cutlery, and glasses before eating a meal.

Please help me set the table before the guests arrive tonight.

clear the tablephrase/klɪər ðə ˈteɪbəl/rydde av bordet

Remove all dishes, cutlery, and food items after a finished meal.

Please help me clear the table after we finish our dinner.

vacuumverb/ˈvækjuːm/støvsuge

To clean floors or carpets with a machine that sucks up dirt.

I vacuum the living room carpet every Saturday morning.

sweepverb/ˈswip/feie

To clean a floor or surface using a broom or brush.

Please sweep the kitchen floor after dinner tonight.

mopverb/ˈmɑp/moppe

To clean a floor with water and a tool that has a long handle.

Please mop the kitchen floor after you sweep it.

dustverb/ˈdʌst/tørke støv

To clean furniture by wiping dirt off it with a dry cloth.

I dust the shelves in my bedroom once a week.

wipeverb/waɪp/tørke av

To clean or dry something by rubbing it with a cloth.

Please wipe the dusty table with a clean damp cloth.

scrubverb/skrʌb/skrubbe

To clean something by rubbing it hard with a brush.

You must scrub the dirty floor with a hard brush.

Familieliv

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grow upphrasal verb/ɡroʊ ʌp/vokse opp

To develop from a child into an adult person.

I want to be a pilot when I grow up.

raiseverb/ˈɹeɪz/oppdra, fostre opp

To take care of a child until they are grown up.

My grandparents raised five children on a small farm.

look afterphrasal verb/lʊk ˈɑːftər/passe på, ta seg av

To take care of someone or something and keep them safe.

She will look after the children while I am away.

take care ofphrasal verb/teɪk keər əv/ta seg av, ta vare på

To look after someone and give them what they need.

Please take care of the dog while I am away.

get alongphrasal verb/ɡet əˈlɔːŋ/komme overens

To have a harmonious or friendly relationship with other people.

I hope that you and my brother get along well.

take afterphrasal verb/teɪk ˈæftər/slekte på

To resemble a parent or relative in character or appearance.

She really takes after her mother in many different ways.

babysitverb/ˈbeɪ.bi.sɪt/være barnevakt

To look after children while their parents are away from home.

I will babysit the neighbors' kids for a few hours.

adoptverb/əˈdɑpt/adoptere

To legally take another person's child and raise it as your own.

They decided to adopt a child who needed a loving home.

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