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B2 noun Neutro

avsky

/ˈɑ̂ʋ.skyː/
Pratique

Colocações comuns

dyp avsky (deep disgust)
føle avsky (to feel disgust)
vekke avsky (to arouse revulsion)

Como usar

Notas de uso

'Avsky' is a strong negative emotion. It goes beyond simple dislike and implies a moral or visceral repulsion. It is often used to describe reactions to cruelty, injustice, or anything considered morally reprehensible or extremely unpleasant. While it can sometimes be used interchangeably with 'hat' (hatred), 'avsky' often carries a connotation of disgust or revulsion, whereas 'hat' is more focused on intense animosity towards a person or group. 'Avsky' can be directed towards actions, ideas, or objects, not just people. The verb 'å avsky' means to feel this strong emotion towards something or someone. The adjective 'avskyelig' is used to describe something that evokes this feeling.

Erros comuns

Often confused with 'avsmak' which is a milder form of dislike or distaste. 'Avsky' implies a much stronger, often moral, revulsion.

Dicas

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Synonyms

Avsky has several synonyms in Norwegian, such as 'vekke', 'lede', 'hat', and 'motvilje'. These words all convey a similar meaning of strong dislike or disgust.
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Common Mistakes

A common mistake when using 'avsky' is confusing it with 'frykt' (fear). While both are strong negative emotions, 'avsky' specifically refers to disgust or revulsion, not fear.
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Usage Examples

You can use 'avsky' in sentences like: 'Jeg føler dyp avsky for urettferdighet' (I feel deep disgust for injustice) or 'Hans handlinger vekket avsky hos alle' (His actions aroused disgust in everyone).

Origem da palavra

From Old Norse 'andskúi' (adversary, enemy), related to 'and' (against) and 'skúi' (foe). Over time, the meaning shifted from 'enemy' to the feeling of strong aversion or hatred.

Contexto cultural

In Norwegian culture, expressing 'avsky' (disgust or strong dislike) is generally reserved for genuinely repellent things or behaviors. While Norwegians are often seen as reserved, they are also quite direct, and if something truly evokes 'avsky,' it might be communicated clearly, though perhaps subtly at first. It’s less common to use 'avsky' for mild preferences or disagreements. It often implies a moral or visceral rejection. For instance, someone might express 'avsky' towards animal cruelty or a particularly abhorrent political action. It’s a strong word, carrying significant emotional weight, and its use reflects a deep-seated negative reaction rather than a fleeting annoyance.

Dica de memorização

Think of 'avsky' as 'off-sky' – something so disgusting it makes you want to look away from the sky.

Perguntas frequentes

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The Norwegian word for 'a feeling of strong dislike or disgust' is 'avsky'.
The pronunciation of 'avsky' in Norwegian can be broken down as follows: 'av' is pronounced like the 'off' in 'offer', and 'sky' is pronounced like the 'shee' in 'sheep' but with a shorter 'ee' sound, similar to the 'y' in 'happy'. Putting it together, it sounds like 'off-shee'.
Yes, 'avsky' can be used in various contexts in Norwegian to express strong negative emotions. For example, one might say 'Jeg føler avsky for vold' (I feel disgust for violence) or 'Han så på edderkoppen med avsky' (He looked at the spider with disgust). It conveys a sense of deep repulsion or revulsion.
While 'avsky' itself is a strong word, it's not as commonly found in idiomatic expressions as some other Norwegian words. However, you might hear phrases like 'føle avsky for noe' (to feel disgust for something) or 'med avsky' (with disgust), which directly incorporate the word to express intense negative feelings.

Teste-se

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Jeg føler dyp ______ mot urettferdighet.

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Mange mennesker uttrykker ______ for grusomhetene i krig.

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Han klarte ikke å skjule sin ______ for den urettferdige behandlingen.

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