farger
The Norwegian word for 'colors' is farger.
How does it change in a sentence?
farger is the indefinite plural form of the noun farge (color). The definite singular form is fargen (the color). To refer to multiple specific colors, use the definite plural form fargene (the colors).
Did you know?
- Norwegian uses the word farge to describe the 'hue' of a sound, such as the 'color' of a person's voice, which is a common metaphorical use in artistic circles.
- In Norway, the phrase fargerik is used to describe people with eccentric or vibrant personalities, not just their physical appearance.
- The word fargespill is a common term in Norwegian art to describe the shimmering, iridescent effect of light shifting across a surface.
Examples in context
- Sola falmar farger.The sun fades colors.This sentence illustrates how the sun can cause farger to fade.Tatoeba #12486434 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #2268584 by _undertoad
- Den røde bilenThe red car
- Det blå husetThe blue house
- En gul blomstA yellow flower
- Den grønne stolenThe green chair
- Oransje solnedgangOrange sunset
- Snøen er hvitThe snow is white
- De gullaktige fotografieneThe goldish photographs
- Naturen har mange vakre farger.Nature has many beautiful colors.
Example conversation
Ingrid and Jakob are painting a room together.
- IngridSe på alle disse farger!Look at all these colors!
- JakobJa, det er vanskelig å velge.Yes, it is hard to choose.
- IngridHva synes du om den blå?What do you think about the blue one?
- JakobDen er veldig fin, Ingrid.It is very nice, Ingrid.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
