Definition

A type of thin, flat bread that is often crisp and is commonly found in Scandinavian cuisine.

Example

We enjoyed some flatbrod with our soup during the winter festival.

Conversation

Have you ever tried flatbrod?

No, I haven't! What is it like?

It's a really thin, crispy bread that's popular in Scandinavia.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to give it a try.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'flatbrod' originates from Old Norse 'flatbrauð', meaning flatbread. It is a compound of 'flat' (meaning flat) and 'brauð' (meaning bread).

Memory Tip

Think of 'flat' describing the shape and 'bread' indicating what it is — flatbrod is simply flatbread.

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