til Valhallar
The phrase "until valhalla" in Old Norse is til Valhallar.
This phrase is used to express a hope of reuniting with someone in the afterlife of Norse mythology.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition til (until) and the genitive singular form of Valhall (Valhalla).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Valhallar is the genitive singular form of Valhall, which refers to the mythical hall of the chosen warriors.
Did you know?
- The word Valhall literally translates to 'hall of the slain'. The first part Val refers to the fallen on a battlefield and not to a choice or value.
- While 'Valhalla' is often viewed as a paradise, the Valhall mentioned in til Valhallar was specifically a place of eternal combat where warriors fought every day and were resurrected every night.
- The Old Norse preposition til is a linguistic relative of the modern German word Ziel, which means 'goal' or 'target'.
Examples in context
- Til Valhallar, minn kæri vin.Until Valhalla, my dear friend.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries til, CC BY-SA 4.0.
