land
The Old Norse word for land is land.
The noun land refers to the part of the Earth that is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water.
Meaning: part of Earth that is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes depending on its role in a sentence. The dative singular form is landi. The genitive singular form is lands. The nominative plural form is land, while the neuter plural form is lǫnd. For the dative plural, use lǫndum.
Did you know?
- The term landvættr describes a spiritual guardian of the land, showing that the Norse believed the physical earth had a supernatural protector.
- In the Viking Age, the phrase landtaka referred to the formal act of claiming a piece of 'land' for the first time.
- The root of the word is believed to stem from a concept of 'heath' or open ground, rather than just solid earth.
Examples in context
- Yður dóttir er mjök lofuð í váru landi fyrir fegrð ok kurteisi.Your daughter is much praised in our land for her beauty and courtesy.This sentence shows how to use the dative singular form land to describe something occurring in a specific location.Tatoeba #12431932 by Barend, translation #12431935 by Barend
- Honum líkaði stórilla þat er Hákon konungr hafði herjat í land hans.He was very displeased that King Hákon had plundered his land.This sentence uses the form land to refer to a person's territory.Tatoeba #12433725 by Barend, translation #12433726 by Barend
- Er þat kunnigt, at haf gengr frá Nǫrvasundum ok alt út til Jórsala-landz.It is known that an ocean stretches from the Strait of Gibraltar all the way to the land of Jerusalem.This sentence uses the form land to describe a specific region or territory.Tatoeba #12431958 by Barend, translation #12431963 by Barend
Example conversation
Olaf and Astrid are sailing back toward their home.
- OlafSé þú, ek sé land!Look, I see land!
- AstridEr þat fagrt land?Is it a fair land?
- OlafJá, þat er várt land.Yes, it is our land.
- AstridEk em glaðr at koma at landi.I am glad to come to land.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries land, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
