Two forms of the language exist : bokmÃ l ( which means `` book language '' ) and nynorsk ( which means `` new Norwegian '' ) . As established by law and governmental policy , there are two official forms of written Norwegian - BokmÃ l ( literally `` book language '' ) and Nynorsk ( literally `` new Norwegian '' ) . The Norwegian Language Council is responsible for regulating the two forms , and recommends the terms `` Norwegian BokmÃ l '' and `` Norwegian Nynorsk '' in English .