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Quiz
At NAV
Learn the most important words for contact with NAV — the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration.
NAV is the most important public agency for work immigrants and refugees in Norway. Here are the words you need:
Important terms
| Norwegian | Pronunciation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| NAV | /nav/ | Jeg har time hos NAV. — I have an appointment at NAV. |
| dagpenger | /dag-pen-er/ | Jeg søker om dagpenger. — I am applying for unemployment benefit. |
| introduksjonsprogram | /in-tro-duk-shons/ | Jeg er i introduksjonsprogrammet. — I am in the integration programme. |
| tolk | /tolk/ | Jeg trenger tolk. — I need an interpreter. |
| søknad | /søk-nad/ | Jeg sender søknaden i dag. — I am sending the application today. |
| vedtak | /ved-tak/ | Jeg venter på vedtaket. — I am waiting for the decision. |
| rettigheter | /ret-ig-he-ter/ | Jeg kjenner mine rettigheter. — I know my rights. |
Important to know
You always have the right to an interpreter at NAV meetings — this is free of charge. NAV has information in many languages at nav.no. The Introduction Programme gives refugees Norwegian language training and knowledge of society.
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