Fearless Norse Words Found in Everyday English

It might be hard to believe but many common words in the English language have roots in Old Norse. The etymology of these words dates back to as early as A.D. 1,000. Explore a few common words used in the English language that find their roots in the Norse language.

Interested in finding out a few English words for objects that came from the Viking language? Look no further than this list of animals and objects that find their roots in the Norse language.

Not only do we get a few different nouns from the Norse language, but there are also some verbs too. Find out just what verbs had their beginnings in the Norse language. The way Vikings used them might be a bit different than they are used today.

Vikings were fierce warriors. And they didn’t have a lack of words you would use for warriors or wars. Explore this list of interesting words related to war with Viking beginnings.

Old Norse words are fun, but you can also find some common phrases that came from Norse. Dive into these interesting Old Norse phrases that can still be used today.

• A fair wind at our back is best.
• Better to fight and fall than live without hope.
• Fear not death for the hour of your doom is set and none may escape it.
• If you cannot bite, never show your teeth.
• It is darkest before dawn.
• Kinsmen to kinsmen should be true.
• Not every cloud which darkens the day brings rain.
• Time runs like the river current.

Many times you don’t think about the etymology of words. However, many different words in the English language can find their roots in other languages. Ready to explore more language fun? Keep your search of languages going by looking at a list of Norwegian words.