Slåttevise [English translation]

Get out, put the handle (of a scythe) on your shoulders

the scythe has recently been sharpened

Bring the sharpening stone in the cloth

we are mowing (cutting the grass) for cow and horse!

Back and stomach will probably complain

over/about the long days twist and turn

While we are mowing (cutting the grass), we wipe off the sweat,

making the sharpening stone wet, spit tvi!*

We are going to mow/cut the whole field

every tuft shall be bare

We are going to shave/cut all the reindeer**

They will shine like newly cut sheeps

The butter/cultured milk in the bucket***

gives us strength when we get thirsty

If you fall behind, standing on an "islet"

the only comfort you'll get is a sneer

Grandfather is tearing his teeth out

scolding over how much the are resting

when the skin/leather people**** are raking

he get to hear how they are complaining

«The rake can't stand the grass,

your teeth (on the rake) are too weak!»

It you just are careful,

- the teeth will not come out (from the rake)

The rain showers will soon be here

Throw away the scythes! Come and gather the grass

Thougth it wouldn't rain today

Were just to turn the ???*****

The piles are standing like women's hats

very close together when the rain comes

Men and women standing and doing nothing

- hope the sun turns up soon