Norwegian · Body & Health
Syk
Sick
Beginneradjective
Definition
Ill, not in good health.
Example
Han er syk og kommer ikke i dag.
He is sick and will not come today.
Etymology
Derived from Old Norse 'sjúkr', which shares roots with Proto-Germanic *seuko, meaning 'sick.' The term has generally maintained its meaning through linguistic development.
How & Where It’s Used
'Syk' is often used informally in everyday speech to describe illness and can also be found in written texts discussing health. It is broadly understood in various dialects.