vidunderlig
The Norwegian word for wonderful is vidunderlig. Wiktionary also lists underfull.
Meaning: excellent, extremely impressive (adj)
Ways to say it
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| vidunderlig |
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Vidunderlig is used to describe something that is excellent or extremely impressive.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of vidunder (wonder) and the suffix -lig (like/ly), literally meaning 'wonder-like'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form vidunderlig is used for masculine and feminine nouns in the indefinite form. When the adjective is used before a noun in the definite form or with plural nouns, it takes the ending -e, becoming vidunderlige.
Did you know?
- In Norwegian, the word vidunder (wonder) can be used to describe a person with an extraordinary talent or a physical anomaly, similar to how 'prodigy' or 'freak' is used in English.
- While vidunderlig describes something impressive, Norwegians may use the word utrolig (unbelievable) to mean 'wonderful' in a hyperbolic sense during casual conversation.
- The spelling of vidunderlig is identical to its Danish counterpart, showing the deep linguistic connection between the two languages.
Examples in context
- Du er en vidunderlig kvinne.You're a wonderful woman.This sentence demonstrates the use of vidunderlig to describe a person.Tatoeba #2923301 by eirik174, translation #2835742 by CK
- Det er virkelig vidunderlig.It is really wonderful.This sentence shows how to use vidunderlig to describe an intensive state of being.Tatoeba #2943272 by eirik174, translation #42086 by CK
- Du har en vidunderlig stemme.You have a wonderful voice.This sentence illustrates using vidunderlig to describe a quality like a voice.Tatoeba #2923272 by eirik174, translation #2835721 by CK
- Det var en flott konsert!That was a wonderful concert!
- Takk for en utmerket presentasjon!Thank you for a wonderful presentation!
- Det var en fantastisk forestilling!It was a wonderful performance!
- Du gjorde det supert i konkurransen!You did a wonderful job in the competition!
- Maten på den restauranten var virkelig knallbra!The food at that restaurant was truly wonderful!
- Vi hadde en herlig ferie i Norge!We had a wonderful vacation in Norway!
Example conversation
Magnus and Nora are looking at a beautiful view from a mountain peak.
- MagnusDenne utsikten er helt vidunderlig.This view is absolutely wonderful.
- NoraJa, det er en vidunderlig dag.Yes, it is a wonderful day.
- MagnusTuren hit var også vidunderlig.The hike up here was also wonderful.
- NoraDu er en vidunderlig turkamerat, Magnus.You are a wonderful hiking companion, Magnus.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wonderful” translations and entries vidunderlig, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries underfull, vidunderlig, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
