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   skol

   /skɒl/

   exclamation

   • 1. used to express friendly feelings towards one's companions before drinking: "‘Skol!’ And he raised his glass"

   Word Origin early 17th century (a Scots use): from Danish and Norwegian skaal, Swedish skål, from Old Norse skál ‘bowl’; perhaps introduced through the visit of James VI to Denmark in 1589.

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   What does Skol mean in real life?

   • In real life, different dictionaries will tell you skol means "good health" (Collins English Dictionary), "to drink something, especially beer, all at once without pause" (Cambridge Dictionary), or so on, to various degrees. Whichever way you slice it, skol is best used to express the utmost appreciation for good company.

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   Where does the word Skol come from?

   • According to Looper and Sports Illustrated, the word skol comes from the Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian word skål. A skål was a bowl that was usually filled with beer and shared among a group of friends. Therefore, this became a way of saying “Cheers!” You may hear this word all over Scandinavia in places like Iceland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.

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   What does Skol mean in Scandinavia?

   • Skål is a word used in Scandinavian countries and some other parts of Europe to mean “cheers” or “to your health”. The word “skol” is usually said before drinking alcohol and sometimes before eating food. However, other terms are much more common in the context of food throughout Scandinavia.

   What’s the Meaning of Skol (and Why Did Vikings Say It)?

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   What does Skol mean in Viking mythology?

   • The Vikings were and continue to be stereotyped in the same way pirates often are, with many of the stories that are told amplify the most brutal aspects. Overall, the word skol means cheers and is used as a salute to good health. This was originally used as a war chant by Vikings after they vanquished the leader of the tribe.

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   What does SKL mean?

   • That is, “skol”, spelled “skål” means “cheers” in several Scandinavian languages and likely had the same meaning during the Viking age as well. That said, as mentioned above, “skål”/”skol” has the meaning of “cheers” or “good health”.

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   What does Skoll mean in Ragnarok?

   • Skoll (meaning “one who mocks”) was one of the wolves, alongside Hati (meaning “one who hates”), who pursued Sol (the sun) and Mani (the moon) through the sky in hopes of eating them. They successfully did this at Ragnarok, the collapse of the cosmos, causing the darkening and downfall of the sky and earth.

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3. seekscandinavia.com › skol-meaning-vikingsWhat’s the Meaning of Skol (and Why Did Vikings Say It)?

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   Oct 18, 2022 · Skol is a Nordic word for cheers, derived from the Old Norse skál meaning bowl or cup. Learn how to spell and pronounce skol, why Vikings said it, and what it means in Old Norse and American football.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSKOL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Skol is an Australian English verb that means to drink something, especially beer, all at once without a pause. Learn how to say skol and see its synonyms and translations in other languages.

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   Sep 17, 2020 · Skol is a Scandinavian word that means "cheers" or "good health" and is used as a toast in the historical drama Vikings. Learn how skol is related to the Minnesota Vikings football team, the Old Norse language and other Norse words in modern English.

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   Skol is a sentence substitute meaning "good health!" or a verb meaning "to down (an alcoholic drink) in one go". Learn about its Danish and Norse roots, its use by Vikings and Iceland fans, and its synonyms and related words.

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   Nov 24, 2022 · Skol is a Norwegian word for cheers, and it's a tradition for Vikings fans to chant it before and after games. Learn how the chant evolved from the team's fight song and the Icelandic soccer team.

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   Aug 18, 2021 · Skol is a Scandinavian word that means "cheers" or "good health" and is used as a drinking toast or salute. It can also be an Australian slang term for drinking an alcoholic drink in one go or an acronym for different organizations.

10. www.dailynorseman.com › what-does-skol-meanWhat does 'SKOL' mean? - Daily Norseman

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    Jun 27, 2010 · It can also translate into bowl, as in drink from a bowl. And although there are varying opinions on how 'skol' came to be a greeting, this is my most favorite one. Let's see how we can tie these ...