Norwegian · Food & Drink
Kjøtt
Meat
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
The flesh of animals eaten as food.
Example
Han spiser ikke kjøtt, han er vegetarianer.
He does not eat meat, he is vegetarian.
Etymology
The word 'kjøtt' is derived from Old Norse 'kjöt', which is cognate with the Proto-Germanic '*kiwi', meaning meat.
How & Where It’s Used
Primarily used in written and spoken language in both formal and informal settings. The term is standard across Norway without significant regional differences.