Norwegian · Food & Drink

Frokost

Breakfast

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

The first meal of the day.

Example

Har du spist frokost?

Have you had breakfast?

Etymology

The term 'frokost' is a compound of 'fro' (early) and 'kost' (meal), literally meaning 'early meal', reflecting traditional meal practices.

How & Where It’s Used

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, primarily in spoken conversations and written communication about daily meals in Norway.

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