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flood in Norwegian

flood in Norwegian is flom, oversvømmelse, oversvømme — flood means an overflow of water that covers land that is normally dry.

flood in Norwegian

flom
noun
An overflow of a large amount of water (usually disastrous) from a lake or other body of water due to excessive rainfall or other input of water.
oversvømmelse
noun
An overflow of a large amount of water (usually disastrous) from a lake or other body of water due to excessive rainfall or other input of water.
oversvømme
verb
(Internet, ambitransitive) To paste numerous lines of text to (a chat system) in order to disrupt the conversation.

What does "flood" mean?

  1. noun An overflow of water that covers land that is normally dry.
    "After the flood, the villagers spent days drying out their carpets and furniture."
  2. noun A large, overwhelming amount of something arriving all at once.
    "The announcement brought a flood of questions from curious parents."
  3. verb To cover land with water, or to fill something with an overwhelming amount.
    "If you leave the tap running, the bathroom will flood."
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flood in a sentence

  • After the flood, the villagers spent days drying out their carpets and furniture.
  • The flood destroyed dozens of homes along the river.
  • The announcement brought a flood of questions from curious parents.
  • A flood of tourists arrives in the town every August.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "flood" in Norwegian?
"flood" in Norwegian is flom, oversvømmelse, oversvømme. flood means: An overflow of water that covers land that is normally dry.
How do you use "flood" in a sentence?
Example: "After the flood, the villagers spent days drying out their carpets and furniture." In Norwegian, "flood" is flom, oversvømmelse, oversvømme.
Are there other ways to say "flood" in Norwegian?
Yes — Norwegian has 3 translations listed for "flood": flom, oversvømmelse, oversvømme.
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