is
masculine
The Norwegian word for ice is is.
is refers to water in its frozen form. Colloquially, is is also the common word used to mean ice cream.
Meaning: water in frozen form (noun)
Related words
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may confuse the Norwegian noun is (ice) with the English verb 'is' (third-person singular of to be). However, the Norwegian verb 'to be' is å være.
Did you know?
- Norwegian has a specific word islegg, which refers to the layer of ice that forms on a lake or river.
- The word is is used in the term isbjørn for 'polar bear', which literally translates to 'ice bear'.
- The word is is a cognate of the English word 'ice', meaning they both descended from the same ancient Proto-Indo-European root *h₁eyH-.
Examples in context
- Eg vil ha is.I want ice cream.This sentence shows how to express a desire for ice cream using is.Tatoeba #12485307 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #2422751 by CM
- Vi treng litt is.We need some ice.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for some ice using is.Tatoeba #12485314 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #3635853 by CK
- Is smeltar i vatn.Ice melts in water.This sentence demonstrates the melting process of is in water.Tatoeba #12485294 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #574246 by FeuDRenais2
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Example conversation
Kristoffer and Emma are walking on a slippery path.
- KristofferDet er mykje is her.There is a lot of ice here.
- EmmaJa, pass deg så du ikkje fell.Yes, be careful so you don't fall.
- KristofferEg skal vere forsiktig.I will be careful.
- EmmaDet er veldig glatt.It is very slippery.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ice” translations and entries is, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries is, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
