brittle in Norwegian
brittle in Norwegian is skjør, sprø — brittle means hard but easily broken, snapped, or shattered.
brittle in Norwegian
skjør
Inflexible; liable to break, snap, or shatter easily under stress, pressure, or impact; crackly.
sprø
Inflexible; liable to break, snap, or shatter easily under stress, pressure, or impact; crackly.
What does "brittle" mean?
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adj Hard but easily broken, snapped, or shattered.
"The old parchment had become brittle with age."
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adj Emotionally fragile; easily hurt or upset.
"His confidence seemed brittle after the failed interview."
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noun A hard candy made from caramelized sugar and nuts.
"She made a batch of peanut brittle for the holidays."
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brittle in a sentence
- The old parchment had become brittle with age.
- Dry autumn leaves are brittle underfoot.
- His confidence seemed brittle after the failed interview.
- She made a batch of peanut brittle for the holidays.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "brittle" in Norwegian?
"brittle" in Norwegian is skjør, sprø. brittle means: Hard but easily broken, snapped, or shattered.
How do you use "brittle" in a sentence?
Example: "The old parchment had become brittle with age." In Norwegian, "brittle" is skjør, sprø.
Are there other ways to say "brittle" in Norwegian?
Yes — Norwegian has 2 translations listed for "brittle": skjør, sprø.
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