What does FY DA mean in Norwegian?

Feeda = Fyda! or Fy da! Used to express disgust, loathing, contempt or annoyance.”Fy” is an old word and it's origins are actually derived from the sound of spitting.
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What does uff da in Norwegian mean?

In Norwegian, "uff" is an exclamation similar to "ah" or "oh" in English. "Da" in Norwegian means "there." According to the Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE), "Oh, for gosh sakes" is uff da's closest English translation.
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Do people say uff da in Norway?

Here's a bit of good news: Uff da is a genuine Norwegian expression that is used in Norway to this day!
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What does uff da mean in Scandinavian?

Uff da is a general purpose expression of surprise, astonishment, exhaustion, relief and sometimes dismay. It can therefore be a substitute for common obscenities. Within Scandinavian-American culture, uff da frequently translates to "I am overwhelmed", somewhat similar to the Yiddish phrase oy vey.
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Is uffda a swear word?

Uffda is a well-known Norwegian explicit word, but is often applied wrongly, depending on the situation. Short of swearing, there are many interesting phrases uttered by frustrated Norwegians. Uffda is a well-known Norwegian explicit word, but is often applied wrongly, depending on the situation.
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Is Oofta a real word?

Oofta definition

(US, chiefly upper midwest) A mild expression of error, dismay, or concern (often in a comical sense).
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What does Oofta mean in texting?

Interjection. oofta. (US, chiefly upper midwest) A mild expression of error, dismay, or concern (often in a comical sense).
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What lutefisk means?

Definition of lutefisk

: dried codfish that has been soaked in a water and lye solution before cooking.
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What mean DA?

A DA is a district attorney. [US]
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How do you offend in Norwegians?

If you're in a pinch, an easy way to offend a Norwegian person is to compare Norway to any other Scandinavian country in an unflattering light (especially Sweden). Or perhaps even worse, snub your nose at Norway's niche sports. You'll probably want to know a few Norwegian insults that are more personal, however.
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What does ishta mean in Norwegian?

In our extended family, the part from Northern Minnesota and of Norwegian heritage, we still use the term "ish / isch" to refer to something disgusting. Sometimes used as an interjection. Sometimes used as an adjective. We also used a variation to indicate a bowel movement.
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What does ope mean slang?

Ope is a tiny exclamation of surprise, a word you would use if, say, you accidentally bumped into somebody. As in: “Ope, sorry!” People on Twitte swear it's a Midwestern thing.
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What language is the word velkommen?

velkommen pronunciation in Norwegian [ no ]
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What language is the word dah?

dah in British English

(dɑː ) noun. the long sound used in combination with the short sound dit, in the spoken representation of Morse and other telegraphic codes.
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What is a traditional Norwegian meal?

Traditional Norwegian Dishes
  • Farikal – Mutton and Cabbage.
  • Brunost – Brown Cheese.
  • Vafler – Waffles.
  • Smalahove – Sheep's Head.
  • Lapskaus – Stew.
  • Kjøttkaker – Meatballs.
  • Trollkrem – Lingonberry Cream.
  • Pinnekjøtt – Dried Lamb Ribs.
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Why is lutefisk soaked in lye?

Lutefisk starts as cod, traditionally caught in the cold waters off Norway. It's then dried to the point that it attains the feel of leather and the firmness of corrugated cardboard. Water alone can't reconstitute the fish, so it's soaked in lye.
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What lutefisk smells like?

Most people describe it as a very pungent, fishy smell that can't be easily forgotten. Simply put, lutefisk smells strongly of fish, with notes of sourness and ammonia. The smell does tend to recede after the lutefisk has been cooked, though some don't make it that far.
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What does das mean in texting?

Meaning. DAS. Delayed Auto Shift (gaming; Tetris)
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Is uff da Norwegian or Swedish?

Even though Uff da has many meanings, it all comes back to one thing, it's purely Norwegian!
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What does Udfa mean in Minnesota?

Any UDFA signings won't become official until Sunday, when teams will release their full lists of players that have signed with their teams in the undrafted free agency process.
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How do I pronounce Ope?

Pronunciation
  1. IPA: /ˈope/, [ˈo̞pe̞]
  2. Rhymes: -ope.
  3. Syllabification: o‧pe.
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What does o'er mean in modern English?

(ɔːʳ ) preposition. O'er means the same as 'over'. [literary, old-fashioned] As long as mist hangs o'er the mountains, the deeds of the brave will be remembered.
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Where do they say ope?

Recently, thanks to the internet, folks from Wisconsin and the rest of the Midwest have slowly begun to gain awareness of just how often they say and hear the expression “ope.” It's said after bumping into someone, dropping something, or as an alert of someone needing to get around or “sneak right past ya.”
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