stjerne
/ˈstjɛrnɛ/
The Norwegian word for star is stjerne.
The word stjerne refers to both astronomical bodies, such as the sun and famous individuals or celebrities.
Meaning: (astronomy) a luminous celestial body made of plasma (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun stjerne changes based on its role in a sentence. The definite singular form (the star) is stjernen, and the definite plural form (the stars) is stjernene. The plural indefinite form (stars) is stjerner, and the genitive form (star's) is stjernes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈstjɛrnɛ/
Did you know?
- While stjerne refers to the object, Norwegian has a specific term stjerneskudd for a shooting star, which literally translates to 'star shot'.
- While stjerne describes a celestial body, the use of the word to describe a celebrity was actually borrowed from the English word 'star'.
- In Norwegian, you can use the word stjerne to describe a 'star sign', but when referring to the actual constellations, the term stjernebilde (literally 'star picture') is used.
Examples in context
- Sola er ei stjerne.The sun is a star.This sentence uses stjerne to identify the sun as a star.Tatoeba #12535730 by Barend, translation #2300598 by Hybrid
- Hva er stjernetegnet ditt?What is your star sign?This sentence uses stjerne to ask about a star sign.Tatoeba #2817999 by eirik174, translation #2301537 by cjane
- Hun gjorde meg til stjerne.She made me a star.This sentence uses stjerne to describe someone becoming a celebrity.Tatoeba #2948534 by eirik174, translation #314418 by CK
- Stjerner er vakre på nattehimmelen.Stars are beautiful in the night sky.
- Hun er en kjent filmstjerne.She is a famous movie star.
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Example conversation
Kristoffer and Sofie are looking at the night sky through a telescope.
- KristofferSe, der er en lysende stjerne!Look, there is a bright star!
- SofieEr det den samme stjerne som i går?Is it the same star as yesterday?
- KristofferJeg tror det er en ny stjerne.I think it is a new star.
- SofieDen er utrolig vakker, Kristoffer.It is incredibly beautiful, Kristoffer.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry stjerne, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries stjerne, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
