Valhall
neuter
Valhall is the Norwegian word for Valhalla, the home of warriors slain gloriously in battle in Norse mythology.
Valhall refers specifically to the mythological hall in Norse mythology where heroes who die in battle are taken.
Meaning: in Norse mythology, the home of warriors slain gloriously in battle (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Valhall is a neuter noun.
Did you know?
- The inhabitants of Valhall spend their days fighting and killing each other in battle, only to be miraculously resurrected every evening to feast together.
- According to mythology, the roof of Valhall is constructed from golden shields and its walls are made of spears.
- While Valhall is the most famous destination for the heroic dead, the goddess Freyja actually receives half of those slain in battle in her own realm, Fólkvangr.
Examples in context
- Valhall er et symbol på norsk kultur og historieValhalla is a symbol of Norwegian culture and history
- De kjemper for å komme til Valhall.They fight to reach Valhall.
- I de gamle sagaene er Valhall et herlig sted.In the old sagas, Valhall is a glorious place.
- Krigerne venter på inngangen til Valhall.The warriors are waiting at the entrance to Valhall.
Example conversation
Ingrid and Kristoffer are talking about a museum exhibit.
- IngridSe på denne utstillingen om Valhall!Look at this exhibition about Valhall!
- KristofferJa, det ser veldig spennende ut.Yes, it looks very exciting.
- IngridHvem trodde at de kom til Valhall?Who believed that they came to Valhall?
- KristofferDet var krigere som døde i kamp.It was warriors who died in battle.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “valhalla” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
