troll
The Norwegian word for 'troll' is troll.
In a modern context, troll refers to a person who makes or posts inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure others into combative argument. However, the word also refers to the mythical creatures from Norwegian folklore.
Meaning: person who makes or posts inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure others into combative argument (noun)
Which one should you use?
While troll can refer to the internet phenomenon, it is also used to describe the mythical creatures found in Norwegian folklore.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of Norway, the colloquial term Skrømt is used to describe trolls or other supernatural creatures.
How does it change in a sentence?
The definite singular form is trollet (the troll). For the plural, you can use troll or trollene depending on the definite article usage.
When do people say it?
The expression Tusser og troll is a common phrase in Norway used to encompass both tusser (spirits) and troll.
Did you know?
- The word troll shares an ancient Indo-European root with the English word 'turn', as both stem from the idea of twisting or turning.
- Norwegian folklore suggests that troll are turned to stone if they are touched by sunlight, which explains why many oddly shaped mountains in Norway are called 'Troll walls'.
- In many Norwegian tales, troll are not inherently evil but are often depicted as gullible and easily tricked by clever humans.
Examples in context
- Trollveggen er Europas høyeste loddrette fjellvegg. Den reiser seg 1700 meters fra bunnen, hvorav 1000 meter et loddrett stup.Troll Wall is the tallest European vertical rock wall. It rises a mile from the ground, of which 3,300 feet is a vertical cliff.This sentence uses troll in the name of a rock wall.Tatoeba #3492482 by neron, translation #3492483 by neron
- Jeg leste en bok om trollene i norsk folketro.I read a book about the trolls in Norwegian folklore.
- Trollet var skremmende og mektig.The troll was frightening and powerful.
- Barn frykter ofte at trollene skal komme om natten.Children often fear that the trolls will come at night.
- Har du hørt historien om tusser og troll?Have you heard the story about spirits and trolls?
- I eventyret møtte gutten en hulder og et troll.In the fairytale, the boy encountered a hulder and a troll.
- Det er bare et troll i kommentarfeltet.It is just a troll in the comment section.
- Han oppfører seg som et troll på nettet.He behaves like a troll on the internet.
Example conversation
Nora and Jakob are looking at a social media post.
- NoraSe på dette innlegget, det er helt utrolig!Look at this post, it is unbelievable!
- JakobJeg tror det bare er et troll som skriver.I think it is just a troll writing.
- NoraDu har rett, han prøver bare å starte en krangel.You are right, he is just trying to start an argument.
- JakobDet beste er å bare ignorere ham.The best thing is to just ignore him.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries troll, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
