Blodig

Blodig is an adjective used in Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian to describe something that is stained with blood or otherwise connected to blood. It can refer to wounds, clothing, objects, or scenes associated with violence. In everyday language, it conveys a literal, descriptive meaning, such as ett blodigt sår (a blood-stained wound), en blodig skjorta (a blood-stained shirt), or blodige spor (bloodied traces). It can also be used in figurative phrases to emphasize brutality or intensity, for example en blodig kamp (a bloody battle) or blodige hendelser (bloody events).

Etymology and usage across languages: the word derives from the noun blod meaning blood, with the common adjectival suffix -ig. The form blodig is standard in Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian (Bokmål, Nynorsk). The term is a direct cognate of the English blood and the German Blut, reflecting shared Germanic roots.

Context and connotations: blodig is typically neutral in denotation, serving as a straightforward physical description. However, its usage can be graphic or sensational in crime reports, war narratives, or media coverage, depending on tone and detail. It is distinct from more abstract or indirect expressions for violence or casualties.

See also: blood-stained, gore, combat terminology. Cognates exist in related languages such as Icelandic, where the equivalent is blóðug.