kålrot
feminine, masculine
The English word rutabaga is kålrot in Norwegian.
The word kålrot is a noun used to refer to the edible root vegetable known as a rutabaga.
Meaning: edible root (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of kål, meaning cabbage and rot, meaning root.
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify 'the rutabaga', you can add the definite suffix -en to form kålroten.
Did you know?
- In Norway, kålrot is so culturally significant that it is often referred to as 'Nordens appelsin' or 'the orange of the North' because of its color and nutrient density.
- In Norway, kålrot is often referred to as 'Nordens gull', or 'the gold of the North', due to its historical importance in surviving harsh winters.
- In Norway, kålrot is the star ingredient of a famous traditional dish called kålrabistappe, a thick mashed root vegetable often served with salted meat.
Examples in context
- Jeg vil lage kålrotstappe.I want to make mashed rutabaga.
- Har vi kålrot i kjøleskapet?Do we have rutabaga in the refrigerator?
- En kålrot er veldig sunn.A rutabaga is very healthy.
Example conversation
Magnus and Sofie are grocery shopping together.
- MagnusSkal vi kjøpe en kålrot?Should we buy a rutabaga?
- SofieJa, den er god i suppen.Yes, it is good in the soup.
- MagnusEr kålroten stor nok?Is the rutabaga big enough?
- SofieDen ser helt perfekt ut.It looks absolutely perfect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rutabaga” translations and entries kålrot, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
