fugl
masculine, alternative form
The Old Norse word for bird is fugl. Wiktionary also lists fogl.
Meaning: animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Old Norse | Note |
|---|---|
| fugl | masculine, alternative form |
| fogl | masculine |
The word refers to the animal (noun) known as a bird.
Which one should you use?
fugl is an alternative spelling of fogl.
How does it change in a sentence?
fugl is a masculine noun. Its plural form is fugla, while the accusative singular form is fuglinum.
Did you know?
- In Old Norse literature, the 'speech of birds' was often a magical skill possessed by heroes or gods.
- In the Poetic Edda, birds are often used as metaphors for messages or divine omens.
- The English word 'fowl' comes from the same Proto-Germanic root as fugl, meaning they are linguistic siblings.
Examples in context
- Hverr vildir þú helzt fugl vera?What kind of bird would you rather be?This sentence is useful for asking about a preferred kind of fugl.Tatoeba #12431815 by Barend, translation #12431817 by Barend
- Sjá, þar er lítill fugl.Look, there is a small bird.
- Fugl flýr frá trénu.A bird flies from the tree.
Example conversation
Gunnhild and Erik are walking in a garden.
- GunnhildSjá, Erik, einn fugl!Look, Erik, a bird!
- ErikHvar er hann?Where is it?
- GunnhildHann sitr í trénu.It is sitting in the tree.
- ErikSá fugl er fagr.That bird is beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bird” translations and entries fugl, fogl, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fogl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
