blå
/bloː/
The English word "blue" is translated into Norwegian as blå.
blå is used to describe something that is blue-coloured. It can function as an adjective or as a noun to mean the colour itself.
Meaning: blue-coloured (adj)
Which one should you use?
While blå is the default form, you will use blått when the adjective modifies a neuter noun in the indefinite singular, such as et blått hus (a blue house).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
In the indefinite singular, the form blå is used for masculine, feminine and neuter nouns. As noted above, you must switch to the neuter form blått specifically when modifying a neuter noun in the indefinite singular.
How do you pronounce it?
/bloː/
Did you know?
- While blå is the base word, the term blåstempling means to be blacklisted or singled out for negative treatment, despite using the word for 'blue'.
- Norwegian uses blå in the expression blå i ansiktet, which can describe someone who is not just cold, but also extremely angry.
- The expression blåmandag refers to a 'blue Monday', which in Norwegian can describe a day when one decides to take a spontaneous day off work.
Examples in context
- Bilen min er blå.My car is blue.This sentence shows how to use blå to describe a car.Tatoeba #12626290 by Barend, translation #5974488 by CarpeLanam
- Tom hadde blå øyne.Tom had blue eyes.This sentence shows how to use blå to describe eyes.Tatoeba #10958129 by Mayk, translation #3170639 by CK
- Eg har ein blå bil.I have a blue car.Tatoeba #12626293 by Barend, translation #3825891 by CK
- Den blå buksen er veldig fin.The blue pants are very nice.
- Jeg liker den blå himmelen.I like the blue sky.
- Hun har blå øyne.She has blue eyes.
- 30 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Magnus and Ingrid are looking at a new sofa in a furniture store.
- MagnusEr denne sofaen blå?Is this sofa blue?
- IngridNei, den er mørkeblå.No, it is dark blue.
- MagnusJeg liker den blå fargen bedre.I like the blue color better.
- IngridDen passer perfekt i stuen, Magnus.It fits perfectly in the living room, Magnus.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blue” translations and entries blå, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
