bringebær
neuter
The Norwegian word for raspberry is bringebær. Wiktionary also lists bringbær.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Norwegian | Note |
|---|---|
| bringebær | neuter |
| bringbær | neuter |
How does it change in a sentence?
As a neuter noun, the indefinite singular form is preceded by the article et (et bringebær). To form the definite plural, the suffix -ene is added to the stem, resulting in bringebærene.
Did you know?
- The word bringebær shares an ancient root with the word for 'tree buds', suggesting the fruit was once viewed as a type of bud.
- The word bringebær is frequently used in Norwegian folk recipes for bringebærsaft, a traditional syrup that is a staple in many households.
- In certain Norwegian dialects, you can hear the word shortened to bringbær by dropping the middle 'e'.
Examples in context
- Jeg plukket noen deilige hindbær i skogen i dag.I picked some delicious raspberries in the forest today.
- Åh, jeg elsker smaken av hindbær. Kan du lage noe godt med dem?Oh, I love the taste of raspberries. Can you make something good with them?
- Kan du kjøpe bringebær på vei hjem? Vi kan lage en frisk sommerdessert.Can you buy raspberries on the way home? We can make a fresh summer dessert.
- Selvfølgelig, bringebær er mitt favorittbær.Of course, raspberry is my favorite berry.
- Jeg liker bringebær.I like raspberries.
- Vil du ha et bringebær?Do you want a raspberry?
- Det er et søtt bringebær.It is a sweet raspberry.
Example conversation
Jakob and Emma are sharing a snack in the kitchen.
- JakobHar du lyst på et bringebær, Emma?Do you want a raspberry, Emma?
- EmmaJa takk, jeg er veldig sulten.Yes please, I am very hungry.
- JakobHer er det friske bringebær.Here are the fresh raspberries.
- EmmaTusen takk, Jakob!Thank you so much, Jakob!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “raspberry” translations and entries bringebær, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bringebær, CC BY-SA 4.0.
