Is asgardian Norwegian?

Loki sings his drinking song
drinking song
Chanson à boire, (Drinking song), FP 31, is a choral work by Francis Poulenc, composed in 1922 on an anonymous text of the 17th century for a four-part men's chorus a cappella. It was published first by Rouart-Lerolle, but today by Salabert.
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, entitled "Jeg Saler Min Ganger," in Asgardian — and Asgardian is basically just Norwegian. And wouldn't you know it, if you translate the lyrics from Norwegian to English, they weave a pretty specific and sad story — Loki's.
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What language is asgardian?

The “Asgardian” in Loki's drinking song is Norwegian. The song is called “Jeg Saler Min Ganger,” and was written for Loki by author Erlend O. Nødtvedt and musician Benedicte Maurseth.
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What language is Very Full in Loki?

In the context of the series, Loki sings “Very Full” in Asgardian (the native language of the fictional planet Asgard that he originates); however, the language used for Asgardian in the show is Norwegian.
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Is asgardian Swedish?

Asgard, Old Norse Ásgardr, in Norse mythology, the dwelling place of the gods, comparable to the Greek Mount Olympus.
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What language is the song Loki sings?

Trivia. This song marks the first time the Asgardian language is spoken in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The language used to create this song and the Asgardian language is Norwegian.
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Loki's song "Jeg Saler Min Ganger/Very Full" (Lyrics



Can Tom Hiddleston speak Norwegian?

Despite learning to sing the song in another language, Hiddleston clarified that he doesn't actually know how to speak Norwegian.
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What language would Thor speak?

Asgardian is the language spoken by Odin and Frigga; their children Thor, Loki, and Hela; and the other citizens of Asgard.
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Is Norse mythology from Sweden?

Norse mythology is the body of mythology practised in Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden and Denmark) stemming from paganism and continuing after the introduction of Christianity.
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What language is Loki speaking in Episode 2?

Canonically, it also makes perfect sense that Loki speaks fluent Latin, since he's well over a thousand years old and the character prides himself on being an intellectual know-it-all.
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Is everyone on Asgard a god?

The Asgardians were worshiped as gods by the people of Scandinavia and Germania, occupying parts of Britain, Gaul (modern-day France), and North American outposts.
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How do you speak asgardian language?

How To Speak Asgardian
  1. Do not use contractions often.
  2. Use old English whenever thou can. ...
  3. Pretend to be surprised (or amused) by silly Midgardian Customs.
  4. Pretend not to know an English term every now any then (even though English appears to be Asgard's main language)
  5. Call Earth 'Midgard'.
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Is Tom Hiddleston actually singing in Loki?

Hiddleston showed off his vocal talent during Episode 3 of Loki and fans clearly loved it. "Very Full" is sung as an Asgardian drinking song while on Lamentis-1 with Sylvie. While the chorus is cheerful, the translated words are somber. And sings, 'When will you come home?'
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What language is used for asgardian in Loki?

For example, the "Wakandan" spoken in Black Panther and more recently in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is actually isiXhosa, the "Sokovian" in WandaVision is loosely based on Serbian, and the "Asgardian" in Loki's drinking song is Norwegian.
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What languages can Loki speak?

THOR: You speak with the All-Tongue. Every man hears it as his native language. Also, in Loki Episode 1, Loki speaks in English to some Mongolians in the Gobi Desert, and they seemingly don't understand a word he's saying.
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Can Asgardians speak all languages?

In order for the other non-human characters to understand each other, there are two possibilities: either they each have a translator implant of their own, or they all speak some standard language, which we might call "Galactic Basic."
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What language do the Kree speak?

Language. The Kree have their own language and, being a space-faring race from a large empire, are generally fluent in others. Other extraterrestrial races, such as the Asgardians, teach the Kree language to their young. For example, the word kava means key.
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Can Tom Hiddleston speak Greek?

Not only is the English thespian an avid fan of Greek mythology (he once admitted that he'd love to play Dionysus or Odysseus), but the “Thor 2” star also speaks Spanish, French and Greek rather fluently.
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What does Loki say in Latin?

To avoid over-explaining, Loki is in Pompeii trying to prove he can't change history by changing things directly before a cataclysmic event. So he shouts at the Pompeians in Latin: Mihi nomen est Loki.
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What should I watch after Loki and Wandavision?

A guide to upcoming Marvel TV shows after Loki Season 1: Hawkeye, Ms Marvel, Moon Knight, She-Hulk
  • What If...? - 11 August.
  • Hawkeye - late 2021.
  • Ms Marvel - late 2021.
  • She-Hulk - 2022.
  • Armor Wars.
  • I Am Groot.
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Is Norse Norwegian?

In general, when used as an adjective “Norse” often refers to Scandinavia, “Nordic” to northern Europe, including Scandinavia, and “Norwegian” to Norway. When used as a noun, “Norse” often refers to Scandinavian languages, “Nordic” to people, and “Norwegian” to people or languages.
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Do Norwegians still believe in Norse gods?

Today, a few Norwegians and other Scandinavians still believe in and worship Thor, Odin, and other Norse gods. This practice of worshipping Norse gods is called Ásatrú, Heathenry, Odinism, or Norse Paganism. While nowhere near as popular as Christianity, Ásatrú is a nationally recognized religion.
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Does Norway teach Norse mythology?

Most Norwegians no longer believe in Norse gods. Norwegian people mostly believe in Christianity, which came from missionaries that the Christian church sent into Northern Europe near the end of the Viking era.
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Can Thor understand Groot?

So, it takes somewhere between four months and four years to properly understand Groot's language. This also makes Thor's ability to understand Groot in Infinity War all the more impressive. He mentions that Groot's language was an elective on Asgard and that's how he learned to understand it.
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Why does Thor call Groot?

It's because Thor actually understands Groot, so unless Groot specifically introduces himself by name Thor would just auto translate “I am Groot” into what he's actually saying.
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How can Thor talk to Groot?

But this theory contradicts the scene in Avengers: Infinity War, where Thor reveals he can understand Groot because he took his language as an elective course on Asgard. Gunn explained the truth of Thor's explanation. "Thor was making a joke, as he is prone to do, when he said Groot was an elective.
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