en norr

Definition & meaning

The word norr refers to the cardinal direction north. It indicates the direction pointing toward the North Pole.

• Direction: When used as a noun, it describes the compass point or the region located in the northern part of a territory.
• Adverbial use: It is often used to describe movement towards that direction (e.g., "att resa norr ut" - to travel north).

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar:

• norr is an indeclinable noun. It is often preceded by the preposition i (in the north) or used with the suffix -ut (northwards).
• It is related to the adjective nordlig ↗ (northern).

Word origin:

• The word originates from Old Norse norðr, which shares the same Germanic roots as the English word "north".

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

• nord ↗ (the compass point, often used in combinations).

Antonyms:

• söder ↗ (south).