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tail in Norwegian

tail in Norwegian is hale, forfølge, skygge — tail means the flexible appendage extending from the rear of an animal's body.

tail in Norwegian

hale
noun
forfølge
verb
To follow or hang to, like a tail; to be attached closely to, as that which can not be evaded.
skygge
verb
To follow or hang to, like a tail; to be attached closely to, as that which can not be evaded.

What does "tail" mean?

  1. noun The flexible appendage extending from the rear of an animal's body.
    "The dog wagged its tail excitedly when its owner came home."
  2. noun The rear or last part of something, such as an aircraft's tail section or the end of a line or sequence.
    "The plane's tail was damaged by the storm."
  3. noun The side of a coin opposite the head, or (informally) someone secretly following another person.
    "She called tails, and the coin landed showing the eagle."
  4. verb To follow someone closely and secretly, typically to observe them.
    "Police officers tailed the van for several blocks before making an arrest."

tail in a sentence

  • The dog wagged its tail excitedly when its owner came home.
  • A peacock's tail feathers fan out in a striking display.
  • The plane's tail was damaged by the storm.
  • We caught the tail end of the meeting.

Similar words in Norwegian

Common Norwegian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "tail" in Norwegian?

"tail" in Norwegian is hale, forfølge, skygge. tail means: The flexible appendage extending from the rear of an animal's body.

How do you use "tail" in a sentence?

Example: "The dog wagged its tail excitedly when its owner came home." In Norwegian, "tail" is hale, forfølge, skygge.

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

Yes — Norwegian has 3 translations listed for "tail": hale, forfølge, skygge.

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