klein

awkward; hungover; uncomfortable

Intermediate Adjective

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Pronunciation

/klæin/

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Cultural Note

Klein is versatile Norwegian slang used for both social awkwardness and feeling rough after drinking.

📝 Example Sentences

Stemningen ble litt klein etter den kommentaren.

The atmosphere got a bit awkward after that comment.

Jeg var klein hele søndagen.

I was hungover all Sunday.