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savage in Norwegian

savage in Norwegian is vill, barbarisk, rasende — savage means extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.

savage in Norwegian

vill
adj
Wild; not cultivated or tamed.
barbarisk
adj
Barbaric; not civilized.
rasende
adj
Fierce and ferocious.
brutal
adj
Brutal, vicious, or merciless.
grusom
adj
Brutal, vicious, or merciless.
slakte
verb
(figuratively) To criticise vehemently.

What does "savage" mean?

  1. adj Extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.
    "The animal launched a savage attack on its prey."
  2. adj Informally, impressively bold, harsh, or brilliant — often used as a compliment for a sharp comeback or move.
    "That diss track was absolutely savage."
  3. verb To attack fiercely, or to criticise something harshly.
    "The dog savaged the mailman's bag."
  4. noun An outdated and offensive term once used for a member of an indigenous or "uncivilised" society; now mainly used to mean a fierce or wild creature or person.
    "The wolf was portrayed in the story as a savage of the forest."
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savage in a sentence

  • The animal launched a savage attack on its prey.
  • Critics gave the film a savage review.
  • That diss track was absolutely savage.
  • The dog savaged the mailman's bag.

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What is "savage" in Norwegian?

"savage" in Norwegian is vill, barbarisk, rasende. savage means: Extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.

How do you use "savage" in a sentence?

Example: "The animal launched a savage attack on its prey." In Norwegian, "savage" is vill, barbarisk, rasende.

Are there other ways to say "savage" in Norwegian?

Yes — Norwegian has 6 translations listed for "savage": vill, barbarisk, rasende, brutal, grusom, slakte.

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