idrott

Norwegian Nynorsk

idrott m (definite singular idrotten, indefinite plural idrottar, definite plural idrottane)

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A literary loan from Icelandic íþrótt, during a surging interest for Norse culture and literature during the 17th century. Cognate to Old Swedish iþræt (“profession, craft”) and Early Modern Swedish idrett, idrätt (“occupation”), Danish idræt, all from Old Norse íþrótt, from ið + þróttr.

idrott c

any athletic activity that uses physical skills
1. (uncountable) sports
2. (countable) a sport
physical education, PE
När börjar idrotten?
When does PE start?

Synonyms: gymnastik, gympa