toast
masculine
The English word toast for the food is toast in Norwegian. Wiktionary also lists ristet brød.
Meaning: toasted bread (noun)
Ways to say it
| Norwegian | Note |
|---|---|
| toast | masculine |
| ristet brød | neuter |
In Norwegian, you can refer to toasted bread using the loanword toast or the more descriptive native phrase ristet brød.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ristet brød is a literal construction meaning 'toasted bread'.
Which one should you use?
While toast is a common loanword used for the food, ristet brød is the more descriptive, native Norwegian way to refer to toasted bread.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
toast is a masculine noun, while ristet brød is a neuter noun.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often confuse the noun 'toast' (the food) with the act of making a toast or salutation. In Norwegian, the act of making a toast or drinking to someone is expressed with skål.
When do people say it?
If you are engaging in a salutation or drinking to someone, the related verb form is skål.
Did you know?
- While toast is borrowed from English, in Norway it often refers specifically to a toasted cheese sandwich rather than just a slice of toasted bread.
Examples in context
- Jeg hadde ristet brød til frokost.I ate toast for breakfast.This sentence is useful for expressing what you ate for breakfast using ristet brød.Tatoeba #6364604 by RudeGuyGames, translation #1497770 by Eldad
- Takk for maten! Denne kvelden har vært uforglemmelig, og jeg vil skåle for vertens gjestfrihet!Thank you for the meal! This evening has been unforgettable, and I would like to propose a toast to the host's hospitality!
- Skål, folkens! La oss feire denne fantastiske anledningen sammen!Cheers, everyone! Let's celebrate this fantastic occasion together!
- Jeg vil ha en skive toast.I want a slice of toast.
- Er det mer toast igjen?Is there any more toast left?
Example conversation
A quick breakfast in a shared kitchen.
- AndreasHar vi nok toast til frokost?Do we have enough toast for breakfast?
- SofieJa, jeg har laget toast til deg, Andreas.Yes, I have made toast for you, Andreas.
- AndreasTusen takk, det smaker kjempegodt!Thank you so much, it tastes great!
- SofieBare hyggelig, kos deg med maten.You're welcome, enjoy your food.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “toast” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries brød, toast, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
