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PRONUNCIATION OF IDUN

Idun  [ˈiːdʊn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IDUN

noun
adjective
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
Idun is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES IDUN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Idun

Iðunn

In Norse mythology, Iðunn is a goddess associated with apples and youth. Iðunn is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the Prose Edda, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson. In both sources, she is described as the wife of the skaldic god Bragi, and in the Prose Edda, also as a keeper of apples and granter of eternal youthfulness. The Prose Edda relates that Loki was once forced by the jötunn Þjazi to lure Iðunn out of Asgard and into a wood, promising her interesting apples. Þjazi, in the form of an eagle, snatches Iðunn from the wood and takes her to his home. Iðunn's absence causes the gods to grow old and gray, and they realize that Loki is responsible for her disappearance. Loki promises to return her and, in the form of a falcon, finds her alone at Þjazi's home. He turns her into a nut and takes her back to Asgard. After Þjazi finds that Iðunn is gone, he turns into an eagle and furiously chases after Loki. The gods build a pyre in Asgard and, after a sudden stop by Loki, Þjazi's feathers catch fire, he falls, and the gods kill him.

Definition of Idun in the English dictionary

The definition of Idun in the dictionary is the goddess of spring who guarded the apples that kept the gods eternally young; wife of Bragi.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IDUN

Idomeneus
IDP
idylist
idyll
idyllic
idyllically
idyllist
ie
IEA
iechyd da
IED
IEE
Ieper
Ieyasu
if
if only
if the cap fits
if the worst comes to the worst
if you please
IFA

WORDS THAT END LIKE IDUN

dun
fun
gun
handgun
Hun
ibn-Khaldun
in the long run
Jun
Kim Jong-un
Kun
Lasdun
nun
run
sun
Treaty of Verdun
tun
tundun
turndun
Verdun
vodun

Synonyms and antonyms of Idun in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Idun» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IDUN

Find out the translation of Idun to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Idun from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Idun» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

IDUN
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Idun
570 millions of speakers

English

Idun
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Idun
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

Idun
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Идун
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Idun
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Idun,
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Idun
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Idun
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Idun
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

IDUN
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Idun
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Idun
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Idun
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Idun,
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Idun
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Idun
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Idun
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Idun
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Идун
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Idun
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Idun
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Idun
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Idun
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Idun
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Idun

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IDUN»

The term «Idun» is regularly used and occupies the 93.472 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IDUN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Idun

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IDUN»

Discover the use of Idun in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Idun and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Homological and Homotopical Aspects of Torsion Theories
In this paper the authors investigate homological and homotopical aspects of a concept of torsion which is general enough to cover torsion and cotorsion pairs in abelian categories, $t$-structures and recollements in triangulated categories ...
Apostolos Beligiannis, Idun Reiten
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Norse Mythology: A Guide to Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs
In Freyja's falcon coat he flies to Jötunheimar, changes Idun into a nut, and flies off with her. Thjazi pursues in the form of an eagle. The gods kindle a fire just as Loki flies into Ásgard, and Thjazi's feathers are singed and he falls to the earth ...
John Lindow, 2002
3
Stargazer: Three
The other was his constant companion, Gerda Idun, who had changed into a set of borrowed exercise togs. Idun was facing away from the door, so she didn't see who had come in right away. But she must have noticed something in her ...
Michael Jan Friedman, 2012
4
'Neath Odin's Eye
He called on the Garmtur, wrapping its pattern around Idun's. He pushed one desire into the matrix. I wish Idun were incapable of treachery that will lead to harming Sarai or myself. Bannor felt a wrenching in his chest, and a sudden wave of ...
Will Greenway, 2005
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The Book of Balder Rising
One day Idun was sitting under the branches of the Yggdrasil. It was a pleasant day and the sun was shining, which made Idun sleepy. When she finally slipped into a deep but gentle sleep, she lost her grip on the sacred ash tree, and fell into  ...
Robert Blumetti, 2004
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The Oxford Companion to World Mythology
He is known for his great speed. He wears a *Chinese helmet and carries a sword. IDUN Idun was the *Norse goddess married to *Bragi, the god of poetry. She was the protectress of the golden apples of youth. One day, the three gods * Odin, ...
David Leeming, 2005
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Stargazer: Three
They were so powerful, so accurate, Idun barely managed to ward them ofl. Before the helm officer could gather herself, Gerda Idun pressed her attack, launching punches in devastating combinations. Finally, one of her assaults landed, ...
Michael Jan Friedman, 2003
8
Vision in the Forest
“All right, Idun, but understand I will have to be the judge of the danger involved.” Thorfinn followed her to the thicket and the pup was still there. Idun spoke soothing words to the pup while Thorfinn made a small litter. They carefully lifted the ...
Michael Goldman, 2010
9
Devil's Bargain
Idun and Ka came out from hiding in the back room. Ullah met Idun in the middle of the room. "You look terrible, Idun." "What do you expect? " "I have something to tell you. You have to believe me, what I tell you is the truth. " "Ullah, what can ...
Dell B. Tschudin, 2004
10
Great Breeders and Their Methods: Leslie Combs II and ...
Idun had performed so brilliantly as a two-year-old that when it came time for the American Trainers Association to cast their votes for the best filly or mare of 1957 she received 72 votes, while Pucker Up received 41, Princess Turia gained four,  ...
Mary Marshall, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IDUN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Idun is used in the context of the following news items.
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Through Partnerships, Golden-Winged Warbler Thrives
There was great excitement when Idun Guenther, a wildlife biologist with ... charge are two dedicated joint position employees: Idun Guenther, ... «USDA.gov, Jul 15»
2
Idun Pharmaceuticals $1.50 million Fundraising. David F Hale …
Idun Pharmaceuticals Inc, Corporation just submitted form D announcing $1.50 million debt financing. This is a new filing. «OctaFinance.com, Jul 15»
3
Good Shepherd Methodist Church is 50 years Old
These founding brethren as they are affectionately called, were Sisters Georgina Idun; Mercy Hanson; Sarah Asante; Dorcas Lamptey and Bro ... «Graphic Online, Jul 15»
4
Lisatud fotod võivad olla häirivad!
«Tisprae, lla eexvene justom litae lo ulput seda doqui, laci culismaxi ecra sdonecele idun – fer amc isnunc tisnis ortisd, vulp ve usuttin, rn suad ... «Postimees, Jul 15»
5
No cheer for PSV owners
The 3,800-dwt PSV Idun Viking (built 2003) was fixed at £3,450 ($5,350) for supply work by Wood Group on Friday. Others have been as low as ... «TradeWinds, Jul 15»
6
Grete Šadeiko sihib seitsmevõistluses isiklikku rekordit
Turi ursusmorbicursu tentisednull quevolu ta sut odiosedp guevariusfau tpa idun urusve, tur uep rtisd ar Msanj putatef buseli. Urnavul ist Valli ... «Postimees, Jul 15»
7
Norway calls for calm in Colombia
... step up the implementation of confidence-building measures," Norway representative Idun Aarak Tvedt said in a statement read to journalists ... «The Local.no, Jul 15»
8
Diadora BR i rekordfart
... i etterkant av episoden, anbefalte en behandling, men den ble avslått, melder en ordknapp og overrasket veterinær, Idun Rosenfeld. «Tønsberg Blad, Jul 15»
9
Veitch Column: Mother Goose a possible Spa preview
Inaugurated in 1957, the Mother Goose has been won by many champions, from Idun in 1958 to Untapable in 2014. In between have been ... «Troy Record, Jun 15»
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Ashgold move seven points clear on FCP Premier League log
Bismark Idun however pulled one back for New Edubiase who 14th on the league table with 24 points. Source: Ghanafa.org View Comments: ... «BusinessGhana, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Idun [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/idun>. May 2024 ».
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