Norwegian · Body & Health

Hår

Hair

Beginnernoun · neuter

Definition

The hair that grows on a person's head.

Example

Hun har langt lyst hår.

She has long blonde hair.

Etymology

'Hår' derives from Old Norse 'hár', which is related to Proto-Germanic '*hairō', signifying hair. The term has consistently related to human anatomy and beauty standards.

How & Where It’s Used

'Hår' is used in casual conversations and formal discussions alike, particularly in beauty and health contexts, appearing widely in various forms of media.

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