laks
/lɑks/masculine
The English word salmon translates to Norwegian as laks. Wiktionary also lists laksefisk.
Meaning: fish (noun)
Ways to say it
| Norwegian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| laks | /lɑks/ | masculine |
| laksefisk | masculine |
The term is used to refer to the fish species salmon.
Which one should you use?
While laks is the standard term for the fish, laksefisk is also used to describe salmon as a type of fish.
How does it change in a sentence?
laks is a masculine noun. The definite form, meaning 'the salmon', is laksen. In certain contexts, laks can also function as the indefinite plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
/lɑks/
Did you know?
- In Norwegian slang, the word laks is sometimes used to describe a 100-krone banknote because of its pinkish-orange color.
- The Norwegian word laks is a direct cognate of the English 'salmon', as both descend from the Proto-Indo-European root *laks-.
- Norwegians distinguish between villaks, which is wild salmon, and oppdrettslaks, which is farmed salmon, because the two are viewed very differently by consumers.
Examples in context
- Vi har en fantastisk Nordatlantisk laks.We have an incredible North Atlantic salmon.This sentence shows how to describe the origin of a laks.Tatoeba #5160344 by sotolf, translation #3922935 by CK
- Fisken smakte som laks.The fish tasted like salmon.This sentence demonstrates how to say a fish tastes like laks.Tatoeba #3529804 by turkishlearner, translation #48712 by CM
- Jeg liker å spise laks på restaurant.I enjoy eating salmon at restaurants.
- Vi skal lage laks til middag i dag.We are going to make salmon for dinner today.
- Har du smakt sjømaten her? Laksen er helt fantastisk!Have you tried the seafood here? The salmon is absolutely amazing!
- La oss grille noen ferske laksfileter i dag.Let's grill some fresh salmon fillets today.
- Jeg vil gjerne ha laks til middag.I would like to have salmon for dinner.
Example conversation
Jakob and Emma are looking at a restaurant menu.
- JakobSkal vi bestille laks i kveld?Shall we order salmon tonight?
- EmmaJa, det høres veldig godt ut.Yes, that sounds very good.
- JakobJeg lurer på om laksen er fersk.I wonder if the salmon is fresh.
- EmmaHer er maten alltid fersk, Jakob.The food is always fresh here, Jakob.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “salmon” translations and entries laks, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries laks, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
