Category: Emotions & FeelingsPart of speech: adjectiveDifficulty: Common
Ensom
/Ensom/Roman
English meaning: Lonely
Definition
Feeling alone and without company.
Example
“Han føler sig ensom i udlandet.”
In English: “He feels lonely abroad.”
Another example: “Efter flytningen følte han sig ensom i den store by.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral adjective meaning lonely or solitary, describing either a person's feeling of isolation or a remote, deserted place. Used in everyday speech and writing; the emotional sense is the most frequent and can carry a wistful tone.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Ensom' comes from the Old Norse word 'einnsamr', which translates to lonely or solitary, reflecting a deeper philosophical and emotional concept of isolation present in ancient Scandinavian cultures.
Common Collocations
- føle sig ensom
- ensom og forladt
- et ensomt liv
- en ensom ulv
- et ensomt sted
Word Forms
ensom (common); ensomt (neuter); ensomme (plural/definite); comp. ensommere, superl. ensomst
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