meny
/mɛˈnyː/masculine
The English phrase 'menu' is meny in Norwegian.
The word meny is a masculine noun used to describe a list of dishes offered in a restaurant.
Meaning: list of dishes offered in a restaurant (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form meny can be used in its definite form, menyen, when referring to a specific menu (for example, 'the menu'). If you need to refer to more than one menu, the plural is menyer and the definite plural form is menyene.
How do you pronounce it?
/mɛˈnyː/
Did you know?
- The Norwegian word meny shares its roots with the English word 'minute', both descending from the Latin minūtus meaning 'small'.
- In Norway, you might encounter a smaksmeny, which is not just a menu but a 'tasting menu' designed for a sequence of small bites.
- The word meny is often used in Norwegian digital contexts, such as a 'computer menu', following the international standard.
Examples in context
- Kan vi få menyen?May we have the menu?This sentence is useful for asking to receive the meny.Tatoeba #12489812 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #12489447 by sundown
- Kan vi få sjå menyen?May we see the menu?This sentence is useful for asking to see the meny.Tatoeba #12489810 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #12489448 by sundown
- Kunne eg ha sett på menyen ein gong til?Could I see the menu again?Tatoeba #12477708 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #12463929 by CK
- Jeg vil gjerne se på menyenI would like to see the menu.
- Kan jeg få se menyen, vær så snill?Can I please see the menu?
- Hva står det på matlisten?What does the menu say?
- Hva anbefaler du fra menyen?What do you recommend from the menu?
- Hva er prisen på denne retten?What is the price of this dish?
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Andreas and Sofie are sitting at a cafe.
- AndreasKan du se på menyen, Sofie?Can you look at the menu, Sofie?
- SofieJa, jeg ser på menyen nå.Yes, I am looking at the menu now.
- AndreasHar du bestemt deg?Have you decided?
- SofieJeg vil ha suppen fra menyen.I want the soup from the menu.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “menu” translations and entries meny, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries meny, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
