skygge
The English word "shadow" is skygge in Norwegian.
skygge is used to refer to an area protected by an obstacle.
Meaning: area protected by an obstacle (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The definite form of skygge is skyggen, used when referring to a specific shadow. For multiple shadows, use the plural form skygger. If you are referring to specific shadows in the plural, use the definite plural form skyggene. The genitive form of the definite skyggen is skyggens, which means "the shadow's". Additionally, the adjective form is skyggefull in the singular or skyggefulle in the plural or definite forms.
Did you know?
- The word skugge is the Nynorsk spelling of the same word. If you see this version in a book, you are reading a different official written standard of Norwegian.
- A 'skyggefigur' is a term used in Norwegian art to describe a silhouette. It literally translates to 'shadow-figure' and focuses on the outline rather than the darkness.
- The word skygge can be used in a figurative sense to mean 'to overshadow' someone else's success or presence. It describes a psychological or social dominance rather than a physical lack of light.
Examples in context
- kaste skyggecast a shadowThis example is useful for seeing how to use the verb phrase to say "cast a shadow" with skygge.
- I skyggen av Det skjeve tårn i Pisa sitter byens eventyrforteller og spiser en tallerken ertesuppe. Etterpå forteller han barna eventyret «Prinsessen på erten».In the shadow of the Leaning Tower of Pisa sits the town storyteller, eating a bowl of pea soup. After that he tells some children the fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea".This sentence uses skygge to describe a location within the shadow of a tower.Tatoeba #2176936 by al_ex_an_der, translation #2176938 by Manfredo
- Det høye treet kastet en lang skygge på bakken.The tall tree cast a long shadow on the ground.
- La oss sette oss i det skyggelagte området der borte.Let's sit in the shaded area over there.
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Example conversation
Nora and Magnus are walking in a hot park.
- NoraDet er veldig varmt i dag.It is very hot today.
- MagnusJa, la oss finne litt skygge.Yes, let's find some shadow.
- NoraKan vi sitte der borte?Can we sit over there?
- MagnusJa, det ser behagelig ut.Yes, that looks comfortable.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry skygge, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
