Norwegian Word of the Day
butikk
/bu-TIK/ • noun — 17th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: a store or shop where goods are sold
Examples
- Jeg skal gå til butikken.
(I'm going to the store.) - Butikken er åpen til klokka ni.
(The store is open until nine o'clock.) - Hun jobber i en liten lokal butikk.
(She works in a small local shop.)
Synonyms
- forretning
- varehus
Butikk is the common word for a shop or store. Use the definite form 'butikken' when referring to a specific store (the store). In everyday speech Norwegians say phrases like 'gå til butikken' (go to the store) or 'i butikken' (at the store). Varehus usually refers to a larger department store, while forretning is a more formal term for a business or shop.
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