Norwegian Word of the Day
plutselig
PLU-tse-lig • adjective — 22nd of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: happening very quickly and unexpectedly; sudden
Examples
- Det kom en plutselig regnbyge.
(There was a sudden rain shower.) - Han ble plutselig stille.
(He suddenly became quiet.) - Plutselig ringte telefonen.
(Suddenly, the phone rang.)
Synonyms
- brå
- uventet
- akutt
Antonyms
- gradvis
- langsomt
Use plutselig when something happens suddenly or without warning. It is very common in everyday Norwegian, especially in stories, descriptions, and spoken conversation.
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