sol
/¹suːl/feminine, masculine
The English word sun is translated into Norwegian as sol.
sol refers to the star around which the Earth revolves. It can also refer to a star more generally when it is viewed as the center of any single solar system.
Meaning: the star around which the Earth revolves (name)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The indefinite form sol can mean both 'sun' or 'suns' depending on the context, though it is most often used as an uncountable noun for our star. To specify 'the sun', use the definite form sola. sol can be treated as either a feminine or masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/¹suːl/
Did you know?
- In scientific contexts, sol is also used in Norwegian to describe a colloidal solution, derived from the Latin word solūtiō.
Examples in context
- Sola skin i dag.The sun is shining today.This sentence is useful for describing the sun shining.Tatoeba #12572274 by Barend, translation #7783921 by shayan
- Sola er gått ned.The sun has set.This sentence is useful for describing the sun setting.Tatoeba #12486432 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #1841571 by CK
- Sola står opp no.The sun is rising now.This sentence is useful for describing the sun rising.Tatoeba #12486458 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #275064 by CK
- Sola skinner så fint i dag!The sun is shining so beautifully today!
- 69 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kristoffer and Emma are sitting on a balcony in the afternoon.
- KristofferSola er veldig varm i dag.The sun is very warm today.
- EmmaJa, jeg elsker når sola skinner.Yes, I love it when the sun shines.
- KristofferSkal vi sitte her i sola?Shall we sit here in the sun?
- EmmaDet er en god idé.That is a good idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sun” translations and entries sol, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
