Norwegian Common

Norwegian has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions

Noun

a native or inhabitant of Norway

"The friendly man speaking to us at the airport was clearly Norwegian."

Norwegian Norseman Norse

a Scandinavian language that is spoken in Norway

"He decided to learn Norwegian so he could communicate easily while visiting his relatives in Oslo."

Norwegian

A native of Norway.

"The norwegian athlete won the gold medal at the winter games."

Adjective

of or relating to Norway or its people or culture or language

"Norwegian herring"

Norwegian Norse

Of or pertaining to Norway (the country)

"The cold winds from the north made it difficult to enjoy a warm cup of coffee in our Norwegian winter."

In plain English: Norwegian describes anything that comes from Norway, such as its people, language, or culture.

"The weather in Norway is often cold, but this Norwegian sweater keeps me warm during my winter hike."

Example Sentences

"The weather in Norway is often cold, but this Norwegian sweater keeps me warm during my winter hike." adj

"The Norwegian landscape is famous for its dramatic fjords and towering mountains." adj

"She wore a warm wool sweater suitable for the cold Norwegian winter." adj

"Many tourists visit Norway to experience the unique phenomenon of the midnight sun in summer." adj

Origin

The word comes from the Medieval Latin Norvegia, which was derived from the Old Norse Norvegr meaning "Norway." The spelling with a 'w' instead of a 'v' was influenced by the earlier English form Norwayan.

Rhyming Words

ian sian jian bian rian dian qian kian vian xian gian lian asian elian brian ilian apian arian avian chian

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