prestekrage
The Norwegian word for daisy is prestekrage.
prestekrage refers to the flower species Bellis perennis.
Meaning: Bellis perennis (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
prestekrage is a masculine noun. In the indefinite form (a daisy), it is written as en prestekrage. To form the definite form (the daisy), the suffix -en is added to the end of the word, resulting in prestekragen.
Did you know?
- While the English name 'daisy' links to the 'day's eye' to describe the flower opening at dawn, the Norwegian name prestekrage focuses entirely on its resemblance to religious attire.
- The Norwegian name for the daisy is essentially a historical fashion reference that has outlived the actual popularity of the priest's ruff.
- In Norway, children often use prestekrage in a game similar to 'he loves me, he loves me not' by plucking the white petals one by one.
Examples in context
- Se på hvor vakre marikåpene er!Look at how beautiful the daisies are!
Example conversation
Emma and Kristoffer are walking through a meadow.
- EmmaSe på den fine prestekragen der!Look at that lovely daisy there!
- KristofferJa, den er virkelig fin, Emma.Yes, it is really nice, Emma.
- EmmaVil du plukke den til meg?Will you pick it for me?
- KristofferSelvfølgelig, det skal jeg gjøre.Of course, I will do that.
