lyd
masculine
The English word 'sound' is translated into Norwegian as lyd. Wiktionary also lists ljod.
Meaning: sensation perceived by the ear (noun)
Ways to say it
| Norwegian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| lyd | masculine | |
| ljod | /ljuː/ /juː/ |
masculine, neuter |
The term refers to a sensation perceived by the ear. You may also encounter the compound noun lydbilde, which is commonly used to describe a soundscape or the overall auditory environment.
Which one should you use?
The masculine form is lyd, while ljod can be used as both a masculine and a neuter noun.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The definite form of the masculine noun lyd is lyden. To express plurality, use lyder. For the genitive form (the sound's), use lydens.
Did you know?
- The word lyd is a homonym in Norwegian, as it can mean both 'sound' and 'people'.
- In Old Norse, a related form of lyd could be used to describe someone who was 'silent' or 'taciturn'.
- Norwegian uses the compound lydbilde to describe a 'soundscape', literally translating to 'sound picture'.
Examples in context
- Har du eit eksternt ljodkort?Do you have an external sound card?This sentence shows how to use the form ljod in the context of hardware.Tatoeba #12485173 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #12484004 by Lumi
- Lyden av insekter kan høres fra hagen.The sound of insects can be heard from the garden.This sentence uses the form lyd to describe insects.Tatoeba #14047492 by Mayk, translation #13756786 by CK
- Den lyden irriterte meg til å begynne med, men nå har jeg blitt vant til den.That sound annoyed me at first, but now I've gotten used to it.This sentence uses the form lyd to describe a specific noise.Tatoeba #5222234 by Meggie, translation #1929750 by CK
- Jeg liker lyden av bølgene på stranden.I like the sound of waves on the beach.
- Hva er den rare lyden?What is that strange sound?
- Jeg kan ikke sove på grunn av naboens støy.I can't sleep because of the neighbor's noise.
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Example conversation
Kristoffer and Nora are sitting in a quiet cafe.
- NoraHva er den lyden?What is that sound?
- KristofferJeg vet ikke, Nora.I don't know, Nora.
- NoraDet høres ut som en bil.It sounds like a car.
- KristofferJa, den er ganske høy.Yes, it is quite loud.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sound” translations and entries lyd, ljod, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ljod, lyd, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
