pet in Norwegian
pet in Norwegian is kjæle, kjærtegne, kose med — pet means an animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
pet in Norwegian
kjæle
(transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
kjæle
(transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
kjærtegne
(transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
kose med
(transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
What does "pet" mean?
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noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
"They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet."
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adjective Favorite or especially cherished, often used for a personal cause or gripe.
"Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work."
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verb To stroke or gently touch an animal affectionately.
"The child petted the cat until it fell asleep."
pet in a sentence
- They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet.
- Goldfish are often a child's first pet.
- Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work.
- The child petted the cat until it fell asleep.
Common Norwegian translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "pet" in Norwegian?
"pet" in Norwegian is kjæle, kjærtegne, kose med. pet means: An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
How do you use "pet" in a sentence?
Example: "They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet." In Norwegian, "pet" is kjæle, kjærtegne, kose med.
Are there other ways to say "pet" in Norwegian?
Yes — Norwegian has 3 translations listed for "pet": kjæle, kjærtegne, kose med.
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