Category: Nature & EnvironmentPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common

Blomst

/Blomst/Roman

English meaning: Flower

Definition

The colorful blossom of a plant.

Example

“Der blomstrer smukke blomster i parken.”

In English: “Beautiful flowers are blooming in the park.”

Another example: “Han gav hende en buket blomster.”

Usage — When, Where & How

A common-gender noun meaning 'flower', everyday in nature and gift contexts. Plural 'blomster'.

Etymology & Origin

English — Origin & History

The word 'blomst' has origins in Old Norse 'blómstr', reflecting the public and cultural importance attributed to flowers in Norse mythology and everyday life.

Common Collocations

  • en smuk blomst
  • plukke blomster
  • en rød blomst
  • give blomster
  • blomster i vasen

Word Forms

en blomst, blomsten, blomster, blomsterne

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