Norwegian · Body & Health
Trøtt
Tired
Beginneradjective
Definition
Needing rest after work or activity.
Example
Jeg er trøtt etter en lang dag.
I am tired after a long day.
Etymology
'Trøtt' stems from Old Norse 'þreytt', meaning 'exhausted' or 'weary.' It is related to Proto-Germanic *þrautaz, which denotes weariness or fatigue.
How & Where It’s Used
'Trøtt' is often used in informal settings to describe fatigue or tiredness in everyday conversations and is widely understood throughout Norway.