knall-

See also: knall and Knall

Norwegian Bokmål

Prefix

knall-

  1. bright (of colours)

References

Norwegian Bokmål terms prefixed with knall-
knallblå
knalloransje
knallrød

Swedish

Etymology

The word knalleffekt comes from the usage of fireworks and loud bangs (knall) in theatrical plays to astound the audience.[1] The words knallhård, originally referring to stale bread, comes from "hard as a knalle (“hardtack”)".[2] Later usage as a generic amplifier, for example when describing colors, is with reference to these.

Prefix

knall-

  1. strong, very
    ‎knall- + ‎blå (“blue”) → ‎knallblå (“very blue”)

Derived terms

Swedish terms prefixed with knall-
knallblå
knalleffekt
knallfull
knallgrön
knallgul
knallhård
knallrosa
knallröd

Notes

  1. ^ knalleffekt in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)
  2. ^ knallhård in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)

References

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