varm
The English word hot is translated into Norwegian as varm. Wiktionary also lists het.
Meaning: having a high temperature (adj)
Ways to say it
| Norwegian |
|---|
| varm |
| het |
The primary way to describe something having a high temperature is with the word varm. In Norwegian, varm is commonly used to cover both 'warm' and 'hot' in English, though it can specifically imply a higher temperature than the word lun (mild or warm).
Which one should you use?
While varm is the standard term for temperature, the form het is used colloquially as slang to mean 'sexy' or 'attractive'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the noun it describes. Use varm for masculine and feminine nouns. Use varmt for neuter nouns or when using the adjective as a predicate for a neuter subject like det (it). Use varme for plural nouns or when the adjective is in its definite form.
Did you know?
- The root of varm is thought to potentially come from a Proto-Indo-European word meaning 'to burn'.
Examples in context
- Det blir varmt her.It gets hot here.This sentence shows how to use the neuter form varmt with the subject det.Tatoeba #10943918 by Mayk, translation #10877290 by CK
- Det var varmt i går.Yesterday was hot.This sentence demonstrates the use of the neuter form varmt.Tatoeba #2926053 by eirik174, translation #853095 by piksea
- Venus er veldig varm.Venus is very hot.This sentence shows the use of varm to describe a celestial body.Tatoeba #12487469 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #8132936 by Amastan
- Det er varmt i dagIt is hot today
- Vannet er varmtThe water is hot
- Den nye mobilen er utrolig varmThe new phone is incredibly hot
- Det er rævvvarmt i sola i dagIt is extremely hot in the sun today
- 26 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jakob and Nora are sitting in a cafe.
- JakobEr kaffen varm?Is the coffee hot?
- NoraJa, den er veldig varm.Yes, it is very hot.
- JakobPass på, Nora, så du ikke brenner deg.Be careful, Nora, so you don't burn yourself.
- NoraTakk, Jakob, jeg skal være forsiktig.Thanks, Jakob, I will be careful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hot” translations and entries varm, het, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries het, varm, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
