Norwegian · Travel & Places

Hotell

Hotel

Beginnernoun · neuter

Definition

A place where travelers pay to stay overnight.

Example

Vi bestilte et hotell i sentrum.

We booked a hotel in the center.

Etymology

The word 'hotell' is borrowed from the French 'hôtel', adapting it into Norwegian with a new pronunciation and spelling.

How & Where It’s Used

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in travel and hospitality discussions, understood and recognized widely in Norway.

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