Viking

Pronunciation: /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/

Definitions of viking

noun a member of the seafaring Scandinavian people who raided and settled in many parts of northwestern Europe in the 8th-11th centuries.

Example Sentences

A1 The viking sailed across the sea in a longship.

A2 The viking warriors raided coastal villages for treasure.

B1 The viking civilization was known for its skilled shipbuilding.

B2 Many viking sagas tell tales of heroic battles and conquests.

C1 Archaeologists have unearthed viking burial sites with rich artifacts.

C2 The viking culture had a complex social structure with chieftains and warriors.

Examples of viking in a Sentence

formal The viking warriors were known for their fierce fighting skills and strategic tactics.

informal I heard there's a new TV show about vikings, wanna check it out?

slang That guy at the gym looks like a total viking with his long hair and beard.

figurative She tackled her work project with the determination of a viking on a conquest.

Grammatical Forms of viking

• past tense: viked
• plural: vikings
• comparative: more viking
• superlative: most viking
• present tense: vike
• future tense: will vike
• perfect tense: have viked
• continuous tense: is viking
• singular: viking
• positive degree: viking
• infinitive: to vike
• gerund: viking
• participle: viking

Origin and Evolution of viking

First Known Use: 1807 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'viking' originated from the Old Norse term 'víkingr', which referred to a pirate or a sea-rover.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'viking' has evolved to encompass a broader cultural and historical identity, referring to the Norse seafarers and warriors of the Viking Age who raided and traded across Europe.