Skol (written "skål" in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish and "skál" in Faroese and Icelandic or "skaal" in archaic spellings or transliteration of any of those languages) is the Danish-Norwegian-Swedish-Icelandic-Faroese word for "cheers", or "good health", a salute or a toast, as to an admired person or group.
Etymology. From Old Norse skál (“bowl”), from Proto-Germanic *skēlō.
It is the team's Viking war chant and comes from the Swedish, Danish and Noreigian word "Skål." A Skål was a bowl that was often filled with beer and shared among friends so the word became a way of saying "Cheers!"
The word for bowl is “skål” in Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian. From that tradition of passing the bowl, the term “Skål” is now also a toast — ”cheers!”
Originally a Norse greeting, “heil og sæl” had the form “heill ok sæll” when addressed to a man and “heil ok sæl” when addressed to a woman. Other versions were “ver heill ok sæll” (lit. be healthy and happy) and simply “heill” (lit.
Elskan, elskan mín, also ástin/ástin mín = My love, my darling. Mín-ending adds some weight to the word, but it can also be used to berate someone and can even sound patronizing.
Noun. farvel n (definite singular farvelet, indefinite plural farvel, definite plural farvela) farewell, goodbye vinke farvel - to wave goodbye.
Skol (written "skål" in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish and "skál" in Faroese and Icelandic or "skaal" in archaic spellings or transliteration of any of those languages) is the Danish-Norwegian-Swedish-Icelandic-Faroese word for "cheers", or "good health", a salute or a toast, as to an admired person or group.
Spelled variably as Skål, Skál, Skaal, Skoal, or Skol (depending on country and how it's transliterated in English), it's the ubiquitous Scandinavian “cheers” that no drink of aquavit would be complete without.
Hello – Hej! Good morning/day/evening/night – God morgon! / Goddag! / God kväll! / God natt! Goodbye – Hej då!
Noun. skal c (singular definite skallen, plural indefinite skaller) shell, valve. skin, peel, rind.
One of the most common phrases used throughout the series is the word 'skol', and it is often said around the dinner table. Skol is a friendly expression used before drinking, and it shows friendship and companionship. The Vikings use the phrase while raising their glasses, as a form of toast.
From Old Norse frændi, from Proto-Germanic *frijōndz.
Skal! was a virtual representation of one of Eivor Varinsdottir's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan in 2020 through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
Skål – The Norwegian way to cheers is by saying Skål. It common to hear this at most bars as it's an easy way to stir up a conversation and talk to the locals.
a valiant, gallant, chivalrous man. lad, youth, a boy.
Níð, argr, ragr and ergi
Ergi and argr or ragr can be regarded as specifying swearwords. Ergi, argr and ragr were the severe insults made by calling someone a coward, and due to its severity old Scandinavian laws demanded retribution for this accusation if it had turned out unjustified.
The Viking salute is a snatch, with an overhead lunge, and a kneeling press.
The brave man well shall fight and win, though dull his blade may be. Often times it is not numbers that wins the victory, but those who fare forward with the most vigor.
It is used as a reply to thank someone for a meal or a drink. The Russian equivalent for Cheers! is За здоровье! [za zda-ró-vye]. Literally it means: "To your health!".
Answer and Explanation: The Swedish word for 'cheers' is skål, which is pronounced /skol/.
The Vikings were strictly Pagan, and their funeral ceremonies reflected those beliefs. Vikings would offer prayers to Odin and other gods, depending on the person and their place in society. If a great warrior had passed, his fellow Vikings would likely pray and chant to help him find his way to Valhalla.
Another common Viking battle cry was simply yelling out “Tyr!” — the name of the god of war.
Mange takk!
Similar as “tusen takk” and it literally translates to “many thanks”. Could sound a bit formal.