úlfr
masculine
The Old Norse word for wolf is úlfr.
úlfr is a noun used to refer to the animal.
Meaning: animal (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun úlfr is masculine. To express the meaning "of the wolf", use the genitive singular form úlfs.
Did you know?
- In Old Norse culture, the úlfr was often used as a symbol of the 'outlaw'. A person cast out from society was sometimes compared to a wolf, existing outside the law of the community.
- The word úlfr can be found in various compound names, such as Úlfhéðinn, which refers to a specific type of warrior who wore wolf skins.
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 skóginum.A wolf is in the forest.
Example conversation
Sigrid and Olaf are walking in the woods.
- SigridHlýð, heyrir þú úlf?Listen, do you hear a wolf?
- OlafJá, hann er mjök nær.Yes, it is very near.
- SigridHvar er sá úlfr?Where is that wolf?
- OlafHann er bak við tréit.It is behind a tree.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wolf” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
