Category: Food & DrinkPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Kylling
/Kylling/Roman
English meaning: Chicken
Definition
Meat from a chicken.
Example
“Vi spiser kylling med ris i aften.”
In English: “We are having chicken with rice tonight.”
Another example: “Vi får stegt kylling til aftensmad.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common-gender noun meaning 'chicken' both as the meat and the live bird, everyday in cooking. Plural 'kyllinger' for the birds.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The word 'kylling' shares its roots with the Old Norse 'kylja', referring to a young chicken. Over time, it has maintained its specific meaning, which reflects the domestication and culinary use of chicken.
Common Collocations
- stegt kylling
- grillet kylling
- kylling med ris
- en hel kylling
- kylling i karry
Word Forms
en kylling, kyllingen, kyllinger, kyllingerne
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