Some Important Times in a Norwegians Life

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This post shows the important phases that occur in a Norwegian’s life.

Norwegian	English
Barna begynner på skolen om høsten når de fyller 6 år.	The children begin schooling in the autumn when they are 6 years old.
Nordmenn blir konfirmert når de fyller 14 år.	Norwegians get confirmed when they are 14 years old.
Ungdom kan ta førerkort for moped når de fyller 16 år.	Youth can take a driving license for a scooter when they are 16 years old.
De er ferdig med den obligatoriske skolegangen når de fyller 16 år.	They are complete with the obligatory schooling when they are 16 years old.
Nordmenn kan stemme når de fyller 18 år.	Norwegians can vote when they are 18 years old.
Nordmenn kan gifte seg når de fyller 18 år.	Norwegians can marry when they are 18 years old.
De kan kjøpe øl, vin og tobakk når de fyller 18 år.	They can purchase beer, wine and tobacco when they are 18 years old.
De kan ta førerkort for bil når de fyller 18 år.	They can take a driving licence for a car when they are 18 years old.
Norske gutter må gjøre militærtjeneste når de blir 19 år.	Norwegian boys must do military service when they become 19 years.
De kan kjøpe sprit når de fyller 20 år.	They can purchase alcohol when they are 20 years old.
Nordmenn blir pensjonist når de fyller 67 år.	Norwegians become retired when they are 67 years old.

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