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wit in Norwegian

wit in Norwegian is vett, forstand, intellekt — wit means the ability to say clever, funny things quickly.

wit in Norwegian

vett
noun
(now, _, usually, _, in the plural) Sanity.
forstand
noun
Intellectual ability; faculty of thinking, reasoning.
intellekt
noun
Intellectual ability; faculty of thinking, reasoning.
vidd
noun
Humour, especially when clever or quick.

What does "wit" mean?

  1. noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
    "The comedian's dry wit kept the whole audience laughing all evening."
  2. noun Practical intelligence or good sense (often plural, "wits").
    "She lived by her wits when she first moved to the big city."
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wit in a sentence

  • The comedian's dry wit kept the whole audience laughing all evening.
  • Her quick wit made her the star of every dinner party.
  • She lived by her wits when she first moved to the big city.
  • You will need your wits about you on that busy mountain path.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wit" in Norwegian?
"wit" in Norwegian is vett, forstand, intellekt. wit means: The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
How do you use "wit" in a sentence?
Example: "The comedian's dry wit kept the whole audience laughing all evening." In Norwegian, "wit" is vett, forstand, intellekt.
Are there other ways to say "wit" in Norwegian?
Yes — Norwegian has 4 translations listed for "wit": vett, forstand, intellekt, vidd.
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