sint
The Norwegian word for mad is sint. Wiktionary also lists sinna and olm.
Meaning: angry (adj)
Ways to say it
| Norwegian |
|---|
| sint |
| sinna |
| olm |
The word is used to describe someone who is angry. To express that you are mad at a person, you use the preposition på after the adjective, such as in the phrase sint på meg (mad at me).
Which one should you use?
While sint is the standard form, sinna is another variation used to express anger. Olm is a dialectal alternative.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form olm is a dialectal variation used in certain parts of Norway, such as in parts of Eastern Norway or Trøndelag.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the adjective is sinte.
Did you know?
- While sint means 'angry', it is not used to describe insanity. To say someone is 'mad' in the sense of being mentally ill, Norwegians use gal.
- Norwegians may use the phrase å gå ut av seg selv when someone is so sint that they lose control, which literally translates to 'going out of oneself'.
- The word olm comes from the Old Norse word olmr.
Examples in context
- Eg er ikkje sint.I'm not mad.This sentence is useful for practicing how to negate the adjective using sint.Tatoeba #12492559 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #2248159 by CK
- Hun er sint på meg.She is mad at me.This sentence demonstrates how to use the preposition på to say you are mad at someone.Tatoeba #2882015 by eirik174, translation #6130 by CK
- Eg er ikkje sint enno.I'm not mad yet.This sentence shows how to use sint when talking about a state that has not yet occurred.Tatoeba #12492562 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #10863094 by CK
- Jeg er sint på degI am mad at you
- Han var i raseri etter det tapte spilletHe was mad with rage after losing the game
- Hun ble forbannet da hun hørte nyhetenShe got mad when she heard the news
- Han ble sint på meg for å ødelegge lekenHe got mad at me for ruining the game
- Jeg blir rasende hvis du ikke gir meg beskjedenI will get mad if you don't give me the message
- Jeg er sint på deg fordi du ikke hjalp til med oppgavenI am mad at you because you didn't help with the task
- Jeg er rasende over den urettferdige behandlingenI am furious about the unfair treatment
- Hun blir sint hver gang noen snakker stygt om vennene hennesShe gets mad every time someone speaks ill of her friends
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nora and Andreas are discussing a misunderstanding.
- NoraHvorfor er du så sint?Why are you so mad?
- AndreasJeg er ikke sint, jeg er bare sliten.I am not mad, I am just tired.
- NoraDu ser veldig sint ut nå.You look very mad right now.
- AndreasBeklager, Nora. Jeg er ikke sint på deg.Sorry, Nora. I am not mad at you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mad” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries olm, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
