Cultures
Norwegian Words
18/07/25 16:48
I am sure we experienced this word or meaning when we were in Norway. We did enjoy drinks and a beer outside with our dear friends.
Utepils (Norwegian)
In Norway, getting outside after a long, dark winter is important for the soul. And having a beer when you finally get to do so? Even better. There’s actually a Norwegian word for the joy you get from drinking a beer outside: utepils. It’s a compound word; ute means “outside” and pils refers to pilsner beer. Some translate utepils to mean the very first drink of the year enjoyed outside, but many consider it to be a broader term, referring to every beer consumed outside, no matter the time of year.
Vicki and Lene at rooftop bar
in Oslo's Munch Museum
Anita, Marybeth, me, and Bob having
refreshments on Lene's deck, Oppegard
Utepils (Norwegian)
In Norway, getting outside after a long, dark winter is important for the soul. And having a beer when you finally get to do so? Even better. There’s actually a Norwegian word for the joy you get from drinking a beer outside: utepils. It’s a compound word; ute means “outside” and pils refers to pilsner beer. Some translate utepils to mean the very first drink of the year enjoyed outside, but many consider it to be a broader term, referring to every beer consumed outside, no matter the time of year.
Vicki and Lene at rooftop bar
in Oslo's Munch Museum
Anita, Marybeth, me, and Bob having
refreshments on Lene's deck, Oppegard
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