Norse Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈnɔɹs/

NAWRS

UK

/nɔːs/

NAWS

Definition

Related to the people, language, or culture of ancient Scandinavia, especially Norway, Iceland, Sweden, and Denmark during the Viking Age.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in historical, mythological, or academic contexts. It can refer to ancient people, language (Old Norse), or mythology ('Norse gods'). Not commonly used for modern Scandinavia.

• Spanish: nórdico (relacionado a Escandinavia antigua)
• Portuguese (BR): nórdico (da Escandinávia antiga)
• Portuguese (PT): nórdico (da Escandinávia antiga)
• Chinese (Simplified): 北欧的（指古斯堪的纳维亚）- 诺斯人
• Chinese (Traditional): 北歐的（指古斯堪的納維亞）- 諾斯人
• Hindi: नॉर्स (प्राचीन स्कैंडिनेविया से सम्बंधित)
• Arabic: نورسي (مرتبط بسكان اسكندنافيا القدماء)
• Bengali: নর্স - প্রাচীন স্ক্যান্ডিনেভীয় (সংস্কৃতি/ভাষা/মানুষ)
• Russian: нордический - древнескандинавский
• Japanese: ノース - 北欧古代（文化・言語・人々）
• Vietnamese: Na Uy cổ - Bắc Âu cổ (người/ngôn ngữ/văn hóa)
• Korean: 노르스 - 고대 북유럽(문화/언어/민족)
• Turkish: Nors - Eski İskandinav
• Urdu: نورس - قدیم اسکینڈینیوین
• Indonesian: Norse - Skandinavia kuno

Example Sentences

The Norse people were famous for their longships.

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Many stories in Norse mythology involve gods like Odin and Thor.

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Old Norse was the language spoken by Vikings.

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I’ve always loved reading about Norse legends and their fierce warriors.

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Some English words actually come from Norse origins.

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That old cathedral has beautiful carvings inspired by Norse art.

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