ógn

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Etymology[edit]

From Old Norse ógn, from Proto-Germanic *ōgan-, deverbal of *ōgijaną (to frighten, to scare). More at ægja.

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Noun[edit]

ógn f (genitive singular ógnar, nominative plural ógnir)

  1. fear, terror
    Synonyms: beygur, geigur, hryllingur, hræðsla, óhugnaður, óhugur, ótti, skelfing

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ógn

  1. how (modifier used to express surprise or delight)