# Norwegian Dictionary

> Free offline Norwegian dictionary and thesaurus plus English translations.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.farlex.dictionary.norwegian](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.farlex.dictionary.norwegian)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.farlex.dictionary.norwegian`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** TheFreeDictionary.com – Farlex
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 22,234
- **Rating:** 4.24 / 5 (413 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-01-09
- **First published:** 2016-06-23
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-12-30
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farlex.dictionary.norwegian)
- **Website:** [http://www.thefreedictionary.com](http://www.thefreedictionary.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.thefreedictionary.com/privacy-policy.htm](http://www.thefreedictionary.com/privacy-policy.htm)

## Description

The Norwegian Dictionary Chrome extension offers a comprehensive offline resource with over 17,000 Norwegian definitions, synonyms, and example sentences sourced from authoritative references. It includes Norwegian-English translations and audio pronunciations to help with correct word usage and learning.

Users can save unlimited bookmarks for quick access to favorite words, utilize native voice search for easy lookups, and benefit from search suggestions and advanced search features. The extension also supports font size adjustments, recent search history, and sharing options via social networks, emails, and messages. This full-featured dictionary is free, with all content accessible immediately and permanently, making it ideal for learners and native speakers alike.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.farlex.dictionary.norwegian.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find the Norwegian Dictionary app helpful with comprehensive definitions, audio pronunciations, and convenient word lookup features. However, they commonly face issues like the search box not clearing automatically, inability to reverse translate English to Norwegian, missing words in the database, design problems affecting readability especially in dark mode, and lack of English translations for example sentences, suggesting room for enhancements to improve usability and coverage.

### Pros

- Provides good insight and explanation for a wide variety of Norwegian words, helpful for learners.
- Includes useful features like audio pronunciations with authentic speakers.
- Allows selecting words within definitions to quickly search them, aiding vocabulary building.
- Contains grammar and definitions, making it comprehensive for learning.
- Has synonyms and example sentences to enhance understanding.

### Cons

- Search input field does not clear automatically, requiring manual deletion before new searches.
- Only supports Norwegian to English translation; no English to Norwegian option.
- App design issues such as poor readability in dark mode (e.g., white font on white background) and confusing interface.
- Missing some basic or less common words, limiting comprehensiveness.
- Example sentences lack English translations, reducing usefulness for learners.

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