How to Say "Sunshine" in Norwegian

solskinn

/ˈsuːlˈʂɪn/neuter

The Norwegian word for sunshine is solskinn. Wiktionary also lists solskin.

Meaning: direct rays of the sun (noun)

Ways to say it

“sunshine” in Norwegian
Norwegian	IPA	Note
solskinn	/ˈsuːlˈʂɪn/	neuter
solskin		neuter

The word refers to the direct rays of the sun.

The word is a compound of sol, meaning sun and skinn, meaning skin, shine or surface.

To express the definite form, 'the sunshine', add the suffix -et to the neuter noun to get solskinnet.

/ˈsuːlˈʂɪn/

The word skinn in solskinn is a homonym that also means 'leather' or 'hide'. This means the word for 'sunshine' literally shares a root with the material used for boots and jackets.
While solskinn refers to the light itself, Norwegians often use the word as an adjective to describe a person's temperament. Someone described as having 'much sunshine' is someone who is exceptionally cheerful and bright.
In Norway, the return of solskinn after the dark polar winter is so culturally significant that it is often treated as a psychological event rather than just a weather change.

Det vert solskin neste veke.
There will be sunshine next week.
This sentence demonstrates the use of solskin.
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Vi nyter det fantastiske solskinnet i dag.
We are enjoying the fantastic sunshine today.
Et lite solgløtt gjorde dagen lysere.
A little glimpse of sunshine made the day brighter.
Jeg elsker når solen skinner!
I love it when the sun is shining!
Det er solskinn i hjertet
It's sunshine in the heart (It feels good or uplifting)
Solen skinner
The sun is shining
Det er solrikt
It is sunny
Vi har sol i dag
We have sun today
Det er godt med solskinn på vinteren.
It is good with sunshine in the winter.
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Kristoffer and Ingrid are talking about the weather outside.

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