Norwegian · Daily Life

Seng

Bed

Beginnernoun · feminine

Definition

The furniture you sleep on.

Example

Denne senga er veldig god.

This bed is very comfortable.

Etymology

'Seng' comes from the Old Norse 'seng,' which also refers to a bed. Over time, it has maintained its basic meaning connected to rest and sleep.

How & Where It’s Used

'Seng' is commonly employed in everyday conversation and writing, used informally and formally, and understood across various Norwegian dialects.

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