10 Interesting Facts about Norwegian

6. Kebab Norwegian

As a result of immigration from the East, an ethnolect called Kebab Norwegian appeared in Norway during the 1980s. People who talk “Kebab Norwegian” will mix in words from a variety of other languages, including Turkish, Arabic, Punjabi, Spanish, and even Japanese. Despite the arguably derogatory title, Kebabnorsk is a fascinating subject for linguists who consider it an insight into the changing identities and values of the population.