fred
/freːd/masculine
The English word peace is translated into Norwegian as fred.
fred is a masculine noun used to describe a state of being free from war. You can use the idiomatic phrase i fred to mean 'in peace' or 'uninterrupted', such as when asking to be left alone. The adjective form is fredelig, meaning 'peaceful'. Other related terms include Ro og fred, which refers to 'calm and peace' or tranquility and fredløs, which describes someone who is 'outlawed' or has no legal protection.
Meaning: state of being free from war (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
fred is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/freːd/
Did you know?
- The English word 'freedom' and the Norwegian word fred share the same ancient root, both originating from a Proto-Germanic word for 'peace' or 'love'.
- Norwegian uses fred in the context of fredningsområde, which refers to a nature reserve or a protected area of land.
- In old Norse law, being fredløs did not just mean being a criminal, but specifically that anyone could kill the person without legal consequence.
Examples in context
- Eg vil ha fred.I want peace.This sentence demonstrates how to express a desire for fred.Tatoeba #4110544 by Sara_9014, translation #6443324 by RudeGuyGames
- Vi håpar på fred.We hope for peace.This sentence shows how to express hope for fred.Tatoeba #4110554 by Sara_9014, translation #263269 by CM
- La meg spise i fred.Let me eat in peace.This sentence uses the idiomatic expression i fred to ask to be left alone while eating.Tatoeba #6558742 by Matrix29, translation #5265294 by CK
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Example conversation
Two people are watching a news report about a conflict.
- AndreasVerden trenger fred nå.The world needs peace now.
- NoraJa, det er så viktig.Yes, it is so important.
- AndreasAlle ønsker fred i Midtøsten.Everyone wants peace in the Middle East.
- NoraDet er det eneste rette.That is the only right thing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peace” translations and entries fred, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fred, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
