Category: AdjectivesPart of speech: adjectiveDifficulty: Common
Smuk
/Smuk/Roman
English meaning: Beautiful
Definition
Pleasing to look at, pretty.
Example
“Det her er et smukt sted!”
In English: “This is a beautiful place!”
Another example: “Solnedgangen over havet var helt smuk.”
Usage — When, Where & How
An adjective meaning beautiful or pretty; somewhat more expressive than 'pæn' (neat/nice-looking), used about people, nature and art. Neutral to slightly literary register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Smuk' comes from the Old Norse 'snytr', meaning 'beautiful' or 'nice'. The term reflects aesthetic values that have remained evident in Scandinavian discourse.
Common Collocations
- en smuk kvinde
- smuk natur
- et smukt syn
- smuk musik
- smukke blomster
Word Forms
smuk / smukt / smukke; komp. smukkere; superl. smukkest
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