bryllupsreise
feminine, masculine
The English word honeymoon is translated into Norwegian as bryllupsreise. Wiktionary also lists bryllaupsreis and bryllaupsreise.
Meaning: trip taken by a newly married couple (noun)
Ways to say it
| Norwegian | Note |
|---|---|
| bryllupsreise | feminine, masculine |
| bryllaupsreis | feminine |
| bryllaupsreise | feminine |
The term refers to a trip taken by a newly married couple.
What does it mean word for word?
The word bryllupsreise is a compound noun consisting of bryllup, meaning wedding and reise, meaning trip or journey.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form bryllaupsreis is a Nynorsk variant.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the word is bryllupsreiser. To specify the honeymoon in the definite singular, use bryllupsreisen.
Did you know?
- The word bryllup comes from the Old Norse word brýllup, which is related to 'brewing'. Historically, a wedding was a feast where beer was brewed for the guests.
- In Norway, the distinction between bryllupsreise and bryllaupsreise isn't just a dialect difference, but a choice between two official written standards, Bokmål and Nynorsk. Using the latter can be a conscious statement of regional identity or cultural pride.
- While 'honeymoon' in English evokes images of honey and sweetness, the Norwegian bryllup literally translates to 'wedding feast' or 'wedding celebration'.
Examples in context
- Vi skal på bryllupsreise til Italia.We are going on a honeymoon to Italy.
- Hvor skal dere dra på bryllupsreise?Where are you going on your honeymoon?
Example conversation
Nora and Magnus are talking about their upcoming wedding plans.
- NoraHar du tenkt på bryllupsreise, Magnus?Have you thought about the honeymoon, Magnus?
- MagnusJa, jeg vil gjerne dra til Japan.Yes, I would really like to go to Japan.
- NoraDet høres ut som en perfekt bryllupsreise!That sounds like a perfect honeymoon!
- MagnusDa bestiller vi flybillettene i morgen.Then we will book the plane tickets tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “honeymoon” translations and entries bryllupsreise, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
