torden
/tur.den/
The English word "thunder" is torden in Norwegian.
torden refers to the deep, rumbling noise. You can use the compound noun tordenvær to specifically describe a thunderstorm. In informal contexts, the word Brak is sometimes used to describe the sound of thunder.
Meaning: deep, rumbling noise (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The indefinite noun is torden, while the definite form meaning "the thunder" is tordenen. If you want to use the word as a verb meaning "to thunder", use å tordne. Related weather terms include regn (rain) and vær (weather).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /tur.den/ and has two syllables.
Did you know?
- In some Norwegian dialects, people use the expression det tordner i skallen to describe a massive headache or a feeling of intense pressure in the head.
- While English uses 'thunder' as a verb, Norwegians often use the word tordne to describe something that makes a sudden, loud, and heavy sound, such as a heavy object falling.
- The verb å tordne is occasionally used metaphorically to describe a sudden and loud outcry or a collective roar from a crowd.
Examples in context
- Jeg hørte tordenen i det fjerneI heard the thunder in the distance
- Torden kan være veldig skremmende.Thunder can be very scary.
Example conversation
Andreas and Emma are sitting on a porch during a storm.
- AndreasHører du det?Do you hear that?
- EmmaJa, det høres ut som torden.Yes, it sounds like thunder.
- AndreasVi må gå inn nå.We must go inside now.
- EmmaJeg er enig, Andreas.I agree, Andreas.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry torden, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
