úlfr
masculine
The Old Norse word for wolf is úlfr.
úlfr is a masculine noun used to refer to the animal.
Meaning: animal (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive singular, used to show possession or 'of the wolf', is úlfs. The accusative and dative singular forms are both úlfi.
Did you know?
- Some Old Norse warriors, called úlfheðnar, wore wolf skins to channel the animal's ferocity in battle.
- The poetical term 'vargr' was often used as a synonym for wolf, but it also carried the connotation of an 'outlaw' or a 'criminal'.
Examples in context
- Hvárt er hann úlfr?Is it a wolf?This sentence is useful for asking if something is an úlfr.Tatoeba #5051336 by Theocracy, translation #2549771 by CK
- Úlfr er í skógi.A wolf is in the forest.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wolf” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
