Moose

Norwegian translation: Elg

06:45 Dec 20, 2001

English to Norwegian translations [Non-PRO]

English term or phrase: Moose

animal

Mia Verdugo

Norwegian translation:Elg

Explanation:
Elg is actually Alces alces, ie European elk, while the moose is Alces americanus - their close American/canadian relative.
En elg - elgen - elger - elgene.

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Per Bergvall
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Local time: 10:51

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Elg

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Elg

Explanation:
Elg is actually Alces alces, ie European elk, while the moose is Alces americanus - their close American/canadian relative.
En elg - elgen - elger - elgene.

Per Bergvall
Norway
Local time: 10:51
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Norwegian
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