Norwegian

noun

Nor·​we·​gian nȯr-ˈwē-jən How to pronounce Norwegian (audio)
1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Norway
b
: a person of Norwegian descent
2
: the Germanic language of the Norwegian people
Norwegian adjective

Examples of Norwegian in a Sentence

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In the original Norwegian, Bragi is spelled Brage (pronounced BROG-eh). Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024 Major airlines Norwegian and SAS have expressed concerns about cutting routes, potentially making travel to and from Norway more expensive. David Nikel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 Best travel insurance policies The Diamond Detectives Package for guests in The Haven, Norwegian’s luxe ship-within-a-ship concept, also comes with early booking for meet-and-greets or photo opportunities, exclusive programming with talent on board and other perks. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024 Sara Hanson is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Richmond, and Nathan B. Warren is an Associate Professor of Marketing at BI Norwegian Business School. Sara Hanson and Nathan B. Warren/the Conversation, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Norwegian 

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin Norwegia Norway

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of Norwegian was in 1555

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“Norwegian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norwegian. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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Norwegian

noun
Nor·​we·​gian nȯr-ˈwē-jən How to pronounce Norwegian (audio)
1
: a person born or living in Norway
2
: the Germanic language of the Norwegian people
Norwegian adjective
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