Þórr
masculine
Thor is translated into Old Norse as Þórr.
Þórr is the name of the thunder god.
Meaning: thunder god (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Þórr is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- Old Norse poets often avoided using the name Þórr directly, instead using 'kennings' like 'the driver of the goat-cart' to describe him.
- In early Norse society, Þórr was often more popular among the common farmers than the god Odin, who was favored by the elite and royalty.
- In the Viking Age, people would often shout Þórr! as a way to swear an oath or call for protection during a storm.
Examples in context
- c. 975, Þórbjǫrn dísarskáld, Poem about Þórr, verse 1Thor has mightily defended Asgard together with the messengers of Ygg [GODS].This sentence shows the use of Þórr in a poem.
- Þórr er mikill guð.Thor is a great god.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing Norse mythology outdoors.
- SigridHver er þessi guð?Who is this god?
- OlafSvá segja þeir at þat er Þórr.They say that it is Thor.
- SigridEr Þórr sterkr maðr?Is Thor a strong man?
- OlafJá, hann er mjǫk sterkr.Yes, he is very strong.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thor” translations and entries Þórr, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
