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We always had lutefisk for Christmas dinner, after which Dad read from the Norwegian Bible.
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Meaning of "lutefisk" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LUTEFISK

lutefisk  [ˈluːtəˌfɪsk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LUTEFISK

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lutefisk 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 LUTEFISK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

lutefisk

Lutefisk

Lutefisk (Norwegian) or Lutfisk (Swedish) pronounced in Northern and Central Norway, in Southern Norway, in Sweden and in Finland (Finnish: lipeäkala)) is a traditional dish of some Nordic countries. It is made from aged stockfish (air-dried whitefish) or dried/salted whitefish (klippfisk) and lye (lut). It is gelatinous in texture, and has an extremely strong, pungent odor. Its name literally means "lye fish."...

Definition of lutefisk in the English dictionary

The definition of lutefisk in the dictionary is a traditional Scandinavian fish dish, usually consisting of dried whitefish and lye.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LUTEFISK


asterisk
ˈæstərɪsk
basilisk
ˈbæzɪˌlɪsk
bisque
bɪsk
brisk
brɪsk
de-risk
diːˈrɪsk
disc
dɪsk
disk
dɪsk
fisc
fɪsk
fisk
fɪsk
frisk
frɪsk
laserdisc
ˈleɪzəˌdɪsk
minidisc
ˈmɪnɪˌdɪsk
obelisk
ˈɒbɪlɪsk
RISC
rɪsk
risk
rɪsk
risque
rɪsk
whisk
wɪsk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LUTEFISK

lute
luteal
lutecium
lutein
luteinisation
luteinization
luteinize
luteinizing hormone
luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone
lutenist
luteolin
luteolous
luteotrophic hormone
luteotrophin
luteotropic hormone
luteotropin
luteous
luter
lutescent
lutestring

WORDS THAT END LIKE LUTEFISK

at risk
computer disk
counterparty risk
country risk
credit risk
digital versatile disk
downside risk
fire risk
floppy disk
hard disk
health risk
high-risk
no risk
optical disk
regulatory risk
security risk
take a risk
tamarisk
video disk
zip disk

Synonyms and antonyms of lutefisk in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lutefisk» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LUTEFISK

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

Translator English - Chinese

lutefisk
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lutefisk
570 millions of speakers

English

lutefisk
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

lutefisk
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

lutefisk
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лютефиск
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lutefisk
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

lutefisk
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lutefisk
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lutefisk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

lutefisk
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

lutefisk
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

lutefisk
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lutefisk
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lutefisk
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

lutefisk
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ल्यूटफिस्क
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Lutefisk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lutefisk
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lutefisk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лютефіск
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lutefisk
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

lutefisk
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lutefisk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lutfisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lutefisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lutefisk

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LUTEFISK»

The term «lutefisk» is regularly used and occupies the 75.579 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LUTEFISK» OVER TIME

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

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QUOTES WITH «LUTEFISK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word lutefisk.
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Peter Agre
We always had lutefisk for Christmas dinner, after which Dad read from the Norwegian Bible.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LUTEFISK»

Discover the use of lutefisk in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lutefisk and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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101 Things to Do with Lutefisk
Serve family or friends good-natured, outrageous fun about the Upper Midwest's most famous food. 101 things to do with lutefisk is a smorgasbord of wild ideas. It's better than "a little lunch"
Ed Fischer, 1989
2
Lutefisk Buffet
While eating this pungent treat is not a popular activity, poking fun at it is. Ed Fischer gives new life to lutefisk in this collection of cartoons, jokes and stories.
Ed Fischer, 2002
3
The Minnesota Table
Characteristically understated, but unwilling to leave masochism entirely behind, the Minnesotan manner of testing bravado is reserved for sub-zero swimming and eating lutefisk. Literally translated as “lye fish,” many stories of the origin of ...
Shelley N.C. Holl
4
The Lutefisk Gospel
Teenagers Lars and Hans join a group led by Jan Johannsen, a Norwegian Messiah, as they travel throughout northern Minnesota. Based on the Gospel stories of Jesus.
Brett Carter, 2007
5
Farm Recipes and Food Secrets from the Norske Nook
LUTEFISK Lutefisk and lefse are an old Scandinavian meal, and one that's common here after the weather turns cold. People eat it between October and January, and it's on almost everyone's table at Christmas. It's a codfish, dried in Norway ...
Helen Myhre, 2001
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The American Midwest: An Interpretive Encyclopedia
Bie- O, Lutefisk E. C. "Red" Stangland May be sung to the tune of "O Tannenbaum. " O Lutefisk ... C) Lutefisk . . . how fragrant your aroma 0 Lutefisk ... C) Lutefisk . . . you put me in a coma You smell so strong . . . you look like glue You taste yust ...
Andrew R. L. Cayton, Richard Sisson, Chris Zacher, 2006
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About Christmas:
The issue of how lutefisk first was created is as controversial as the fish itself. Some stories tell about fish accidentally dropped in a washing bowl containing lye, and because of poverty the fish had to be eaten nevertheless. Yet other stories ...
Nicolae Sfetcu, 2014
8
Verdi Means Value in Norwegian
like to been at the table eating with us. As always the lutefisk was white and flaky. Or maybe it was the Norwegians who were a little flaky. Every year I find myself listening to good natured humor about lutefisk. At least I think it is good natured.
Verdi Gilbertson, 2010
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Otter Tail Review: Stories, Essays and Poems from ...
She was slow and sad and had perfected her sigh, but her step seemed to quicken just a bit and a little smile came to her lips as we neared the meat counter—straight to the sign that said LUTEFISK! Oh, you could feel her joy as she spied the ...
Tim Rundquist, 2003
10
The State of Grace . . . and Other Calamities
By La Conner Fats Ace political correspondent (and semi-professional cook) “If lutefisk is outlawed, only outlaws will have lutefisk.” That was the slogan on the banner unfurled by the National Lutefisk Association (NLA) to kick off its lobbying  ...
‎2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LUTEFISK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lutefisk is used in the context of the following news items.
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Another record-breaking season for ND fishing | The Dickinson Press
Or turned into lutefisk. But lutefisk is something best not talked about. Folks have been fishing for a really long time. Probably since the first ... «Dickinson Press, Jul 15»
2
She meant what she said. Minneapolis really is nice. - Star Tribune
... strong woman, or above-average child, ready to tell me an Ole and Lena joke and invite me over for lutefisk. I mean, quite simply, I love this ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
3
Where is Corriedale? What is Chiangus? | Jamestown Sun
Scandinavians must stand their ground for lutefisk and rommegrat even though the Irish will try to flood the fair with stew and green beer. «Jamestown Sun, Jul 15»
4
Lloyd Omdahl: Mother of fairs this week | INFORUM
Scandinavians must stand their ground for lutefisk and rommegrot even though the Irish will try to flood the fair with stew and green beer. «INFORUM, Jul 15»
5
What this country needs: a pill for 'excess saliva generation resulting …
I don't spit unless I'm brushing my teeth or accidentally taste fruitcake, beets or lutefisk. (Now there's something for my eulogy!). «TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press, Jul 15»
6
Lutefisk season is almost here
All of a sudden the lutefisk supper season will be upon us. So I did a little research on the subject of the fish and found it in my foot-high ... «Madison.com, Jul 15»
7
Where is Corriedale? What is Chiangus?
Scandinavians must stand their ground for lutefisk and rommegrat, even though the Irish will try to flood the event with stew and green beer. «Bismarck Tribune, Jul 15»
8
Alberta Rose Fragrance Line
... for weeks on end without showering and who is eating from an open container of room temperature lutefisk. I had flashbacks to high school of ... «The Portland Mercury, Jul 15»
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New novel is ode to Midwest, snot-like lutefisk and all
J. Ryan Stradal gives a lecture on Dinosaurs of North America as a second-grader at Hastings' Tilden Elementary School, where he began ... «TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press, Jul 15»
10
Good, Old Fashioned, Charter Member Big Ten Hate
WITH A PASSION. FUCK YOU MINNESOTA. FUCK YOU AND YOUR LUTEFISK LOVING FISH FRYS AND YOUR FOOTBALL TEAM THAT ... «Off Tackle Empire, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Lutefisk [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/lutefisk>. Apr 2024 ».
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