Hvor kommer ordene fra? - etymologi for store og små (norwegian)

In Norwegian, there have been no books on etymology for children and young adults—until now!

Our language is all around us, and we deal with hundreds of words every single day. Some words are fun to say, some are complex, and some sound foreign. But where do these words actually come from?

Etymology is the study of the origin of words—the history and stories behind them. Many people find it fascinating to discover where words come from, and in this beautifully illustrated book, readers young and old will find plenty of exciting material to explore. For instance, a ciabatta tastes even better when you know that the word actually means "slipper" in Italian. And perhaps you'll jump up even quicker when the fire alarm goes off, knowing that "alarm" means "to arms"!

A window is a "wind eye," a hole through which the wind can blow. A glove = hand + shoe! Shampoo is a Hindi word that means "to massage."

Language expert Helene Uri and Ingebjørg Tonne, professor of Norwegian as a second language at UiO, have created a wonderful gift and reference book for children aged 9 and up. The book is beautifully illustrated by Linnea Vestre.