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We Stole That from the Scandinavians Quiz

Match the English word to its origin from one of the various languages spoken in Scandinavia.

A matching quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Joepetz

Time
3 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
390,562

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1030

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 108 (10/10), zp2000 (10/10), Guest 68 (8/10).

(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.

Questions		Choices
1. From the Old Norse word for weak - but the furniture is so sturdy		Wicker
2. From the Swedish word for passageway - it's time to throw it down		Hug
3. From the Norwegian word for stick - it's all downhill from here.		Gauntlet
4. From the Icelandic word for rub - I could use one of these to help me finishing writing this quiz		Smorgasbord
5. From the Old Norse word for courage - I could use one of these too		Ski
6. From the Norwegian word for slab - I'm walking on thin ice		Cog
7. From the Swedish word for tooth - my teeth work differently		Berserk
8. From the Swedish word for a sandwich table - but it likely has all different kinds of food		Nudge
9. From the Old Norse for bear shirt - I'm going to be this if you get this one wrong		Snug
10. From the Old Danish word for neat - just like a bug in a rug		Floe

Select each answer

1. From the Old Norse word for weak - but the furniture is so sturdy

2. From the Swedish word for passageway - it's time to throw it down

3. From the Norwegian word for stick - it's all downhill from here.

4. From the Icelandic word for rub - I could use one of these to help me finishing writing this quiz

5. From the Old Norse word for courage - I could use one of these too

6. From the Norwegian word for slab - I'm walking on thin ice

7. From the Swedish word for tooth - my teeth work differently

8. From the Swedish word for a sandwich table - but it likely has all different kinds of food

9. From the Old Norse for bear shirt - I'm going to be this if you get this one wrong

10. From the Old Danish word for neat - just like a bug in a rug

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. From the Old Norse word for weak - but the furniture is so sturdy

Answer: Wicker

Wicker is a material made from bendable twigs and wood and is commonly used to make lightweight furniture and baskets. It comes from the Old Norse word "veikr" which means weak. It may also come from the Swedish word "vikker" which means willow or "vika" meaning to bend.

2. From the Swedish word for passageway - it's time to throw it down

Answer: Gauntlet

The word gauntlet (meaning a challenge or ordeal) comes from the Swedish word "gatlopp" which means passageway. It originally referred to a passageway which criminals would walk down to face their punishment but today it means any challenging ordeal.

3. From the Norwegian word for stick - it's all downhill from here.

Answer: Ski

The word ski comes from the Norwegian word "skio" which means stick but also means snowshoe. Another possible origin of ski is the Germanic word "skey" which means cut. The Old English word "scid" also means stick.

4. From the Icelandic word for rub - I could use one of these to help me finishing writing this quiz

Answer: Nudge

The Icelandic word "nugga" means to rub or massage and is where we get the English word nudge. In Norwegian, the word "nyggje" also means to rub or jostle around.

5. From the Old Norse word for courage - I could use one of these too

Answer: Hug

The Old Norse word "hugr" means courage and is from where we get the word hug. Another possibility is the Old Norse word "hugga", which means to console or comfort.

6. From the Norwegian word for slab - I'm walking on thin ice

Answer: Floe

An ice floe is a sheet of ice that is floating in a body of water. It comes from the Norwegian word "flo" which means slab.

7. From the Swedish word for tooth - my teeth work differently

Answer: Cog

The word cog, meaning either a spinning gear or a tooth on the gear, comes from the Swedish word "kugge" or "kugg" which means tooth. It is also the Swedish and Norwegian word for cog.

8. From the Swedish word for a sandwich table - but it likely has all different kinds of food

Answer: Smorgasbord

A smorgasbord is a buffet where a whole host of different foods are served. It comes from the Swedish words "smorgas" meaning sandwich and "bord" which means table. Smorgasbord are often associated with Swedish cuisine.

9. From the Old Norse for bear shirt - I'm going to be this if you get this one wrong

Answer: Berserk

Berserk, meaning to go crazy or malfunction, comes from the Old Norse word "berserkr" which means bear shirt. The bear shirts refer to Norse warriors who were considered strong and brave and wore shirts made from bear skins and furs.

10. From the Old Danish word for neat - just like a bug in a rug

Answer: Snug

Snug comes from the Old Danish word "snog" which means neat. It may also come from the Icelandic word "snoggur" meaning smooth. Yet another possible origin is the Swedish word "snygg" which means handsome.

Source: Author Joepetz

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