Norseman
der Nordmann, die Nordmänner
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Norseman
A man from Scandinavia in earlier times, especially a Viking. In modern German, the word is rare and has a historical or literary feel.
Der Nordmann stach mit seinem Langschiff in See und segelte nach Westen.
The Norseman set sail in his longship and sailed westward.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Nordmänner |
| genitive | des Nordmanns |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Nordmann | die Nordmänner die Nordleute |
| accusative | den Nordmann | die Nordmänner die Nordleute |
| dative | dem Nordmann | den Nordmännern den Nordleuten |
| genitive | des Nordmanns des Nordmannes | der Nordmänner der Nordleute |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Nordmann' is made up of 'Nord' (north) and 'Mann' (man). The first component refers to the north, while the second refers to a male person.
Der Nordmann sprach mit ruhiger Stimme über seine Reise.
The Norseman spoke in a calm voice about his journey.
In everyday German today, people from Scandinavia are more commonly called 'Norweger' (Norwegian), 'Schwede' (Swede), or 'Däne' (Dane). 'Nordmann' mainly appears in historical or literary texts; its plural is 'Nordmänner' (Norsemen).
In der alten Sage fahren die Nordmänner zum Raubzug über das Meer.
In the old legend, the Norsemen set out across the sea on a raid.
