wow
The English phrase "wow" can be expressed in Norwegian as wow.
While wow is used to express amazement, other phrases like Fy søren! convey amazement, excitement or enthusiasm, while Forbløffende! is a strong expression used to indicate great surprise or wonder. For showing admiration or satisfaction, you might use Å, fantastisk!
Meaning: amazement (intj)
Which one should you use?
For formal situations where you wish to show polite admiration or astonishment, use Så imponerende! (So impressive!) or Forbløffende! (Stunning! Or Astonishing!). In informal settings, Herregud! (Oh my God!) is used to show surprise, astonishment or disbelief and Å, fantastisk! (Oh, fantastic!) is a relaxed expression used to show admiration or satisfaction. For a colloquial tone to convey amazement, excitement or enthusiasm, use Fy søren! (Wow! Or Gosh!).
Did you know?
- In very informal youth slang, wow is sometimes replaced by the word sjukt, which literally means 'sick' but is used to mean 'insane' or 'amazing'.
- The exclamation Fy søren! is a polite euphemism designed to avoid using the more vulgar Fy faen!
- If you want to sound more traditional or 'old-fashioned' when showing amazement, you might use Du milde himmel!, which translates literally to 'You mild heaven!'
Examples in context
- Wow, for en utsikt!Wow, what a view!
- Wow, det var dyrt.Wow, that was expensive.
- Wow, du er flink!Wow, you are talented!
Example conversation
Andreas and Nora are looking at a beautiful sunset from a balcony.
- AndreasWow, se på den himmelen!Wow, look at that sky!
- NoraJa, det er helt fantastisk.Yes, it is absolutely fantastic.
- AndreasJeg har aldri sett noe lignende.I have never seen anything like it.
- NoraDet er virkelig magisk.It is truly magical.
