Suddenly meanings in Norwegian

plutselig

Example:

The car stopped suddenly.

Bilen stoppet plutselig.

Suddenly, it started to rain.

Plutselig begynte det å regne.

Usage: InformalContext: Used to describe an unexpected event or change in situation.

Note: This is the most common translation and is used in both spoken and written Norwegian.

brått

Example:

He turned around suddenly.

Han snudde seg brått.

Suddenly, she realized the truth.

Brått innså hun sannheten.

Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Often used in contexts where a quick, unexpected action is described.

Note: This word emphasizes the abruptness of an action.

uventet

Example:

The news came suddenly and unexpectedly.

Nyheten kom plutselig og uventet.

He left the party suddenly without saying goodbye.

Han forlot festen plutselig uten å si farvel.

Usage: FormalContext: Used in more formal contexts or when emphasizing the unexpected nature of an event.

Note: This word can also be used to describe surprises or unforeseen circumstances.

abruptly

Abruptly means suddenly and unexpectedly, often implying a sudden change or interruption.

Example: The car stopped abruptly at the red light.

Note: It emphasizes a more jarring or unexpected nature of the sudden action.

unexpectedly

Unexpectedly means without warning or anticipation, catching someone by surprise.

Example: She unexpectedly showed up at the party.

Note: It highlights the element of surprise or lack of preparation.

instantly

Instantly means happening immediately or without any delay.

Example: The news spread instantly across social media.

Note: It emphasizes the speed or immediacy of the sudden action.

Out of the blue

Refers to something happening unexpectedly or without warning.

Example: The news of his resignation came out of the blue.

Note: Implies a sense of surprise or shock beyond just the suddenness.

All of a sudden

Indicates a very sudden or unexpected event or change.

Example: All of a sudden, the lights went out in the entire neighborhood.

Note: Emphasizes the completeness and immediacy of the event.

In the blink of an eye

Describes something happening so quickly that it seems almost instantaneous.

Example: The car disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Note: Highlights the speed and suddenness of the action.

Like a bolt from the blue

Refers to a sudden, unexpected event or piece of news.

Example: Her resignation was like a bolt from the blue for everyone.

Note: Suggests a surprising and dramatic impact of the sudden event.

Out of nowhere

Describes something happening without any prior warning or indication.

Example: The storm hit out of nowhere, catching us all off guard.

Note: Emphasizes the lack of anticipation or preparation for the sudden event.

In an instant

Refers to something happening very quickly and without delay.

Example: The mood of the room changed in an instant when she walked in.

Note: Highlights the immediate and swift nature of the sudden action.

Like a shot

Describes someone or something moving very quickly or suddenly.

Example: He left the room like a shot when he heard the news.

Note: Implies a sudden and swift departure or action.

Like a bat out of hell

Describes sudden and fast movement or action.

Example: She ran out of the room like a bat out of hell.

Note: Emphasizes speed and intensity.

Out of thin air

Indicates something appearing suddenly and seemingly unexplainably.

Example: The solution seemed to appear out of thin air.

Note: Implies a mysterious or inexplicable nature.

Quick as a flash

Refers to acting or happening very quickly.

Example: He answered the question quick as a flash.

Note: Focuses on speed and immediate response.

In a split second

Describes an extremely short amount of time.

Example: The car swerved in a split second to avoid the pedestrian.

Note: Emphasizes the brief duration of the sudden event.

In the twinkling of an eye

Refers to something happening very quickly and almost instantaneously.

Example: The thief disappeared in the twinkling of an eye.

Note: Poetic and formal expression of suddenness.

Before you know it

Indicates something happening quickly and unexpectedly.

Example: The party was over before you know it.

Note: Highlights the quickness of an occurrence without anticipation.

Suddenly, the lights went out.

Plutselig gikk lysene ut.

Egyszer csak elkezdett esni az eső.

Plutselig begynte det å regne.

Váratlanul megjelent a barátom az ajtóban.

Plutselig dukket vennen min opp i døren.

Suddenly - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)

Lemma: suddenly

Conjugations

Adverb (Adverb): suddenly

Syllables, Separation and Stress

suddenly Contains 2 syllables: sud • den

Phonetic transcription: ˈsə-dᵊn

sud den , ˈsə dᵊn (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

suddenly: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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