ABSTRACT

If you talk about "The Swedish rock carvings in Østfold (Norway)," some people will think they are not hearing properly and others will react angrily, but if you say "The Norwegian rock carvings in Østfold," no one will raise an eyebrow. You will experience more or less the same reaction if you talk about "The Saami rock carvings in Alta." Some will react aggressively, others will correct you, saying that they are not Saami. If, on the other hand, you ask about "The Norwegian rock carvings in Alta," most people will consider this normal.