Norwegian Word of the Day
unnskyld
/UN-shild/ • interjection — 9th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: Sorry; excuse me — used to apologize or to get someone's attention
Examples
- Unnskyld, kan jeg komme forbi?
(Excuse me, can I get past?) - Unnskyld, jeg kom for sent i dag.
(Sorry, I was late today.) - Unnskyld, kan du gjenta det?
(Sorry, can you repeat that?)
Synonyms
- beklager
- unnskyld meg
Use 'unnskyld' for everyday apologies (e.g., bumping into someone, being late) or to politely get someone's attention. 'Beklager' is a bit more formal or used in written apologies. 'Unnskyld meg' is a slightly more polite or explicit form when addressing someone directly.
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