edderkopp
/e.der.kop/masculine
The English word "spider" is edderkopp in Norwegian. Wiktionary also lists kongro and kingel.
Meaning: arthropod (noun)
Ways to say it
| Norwegian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| edderkopp | /e.der.kop/ | masculine |
| kongro | feminine | |
| kingel | masculine |
The term refers to the arthropod known as a spider.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form edderkopp becomes edderkoppen when referring to "the spider". To talk about multiple spiders, use the plural form edderkopper. When you want to express possession (the spider's), use the definite genitive form edderkoppens.
How do you pronounce it?
/e.der.kop/
Did you know?
- In Norwegian folklore, spiders were sometimes seen as symbols of fate and weaving, similar to the 'Norns' in Old Norse mythology who wove the threads of destiny.
- Norwegian uses the word nett for both a spider's web edderkoppnett and the modern digital 'internet'.
- The Norwegian word edderkopp is not an indigenous Germanic term but was borrowed from Danish.
Examples in context
- Det er et edderkopp bitt.That's a spider bite.This sentence is useful for describing an edderkopp bite.Tatoeba #3505932 by janni, translation #2362506 by Gulliver
- Har du noen ganger sett en edderkopp spinne spindelvev?Have you ever seen a spider spinning its web?This sentence is useful for asking about seeing an edderkopp spin a web.Tatoeba #2875643 by eirik174, translation #62968 by Zifre
- Jeg ser en edderkopp.I see a spider.This sentence is useful for stating that you see an edderkopp.Tatoeba #2943262 by al_ex_an_der, translation #12576487 by elithyia
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofie and Jakob are looking at a spider in the living room.
- SofieSe på den edderkoppen der!Look at that spider there!
- JakobJa, den er ganske stor.Yes, it is quite large.
- SofieKan du fjerne den, Jakob?Can you remove it, Jakob?
- JakobJeg skal ta den ut nå.I will take it out now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spider” translations and entries edderkopp, kongro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries edderkopp, kongro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
