skrekkelig
Skrekkelig is a Norwegian adjective that translates to "terrible," "horrible," or "frightful" in English. It is commonly used to describe something that evokes strong feelings of fear, disgust, or extreme unpleasantness. The word's intensity suggests a level of awfulness beyond mere badness; it implies a situation or object that is deeply disturbing or horrifying.
The etymology of "skrekkelig" is rooted in the Norwegian word "skrekk," meaning "terror" or "horror." This connection
In everyday conversation, "skrekkelig" is used to convey a strong negative sentiment. For instance, one might