Viking influence on the English language

The Vikings have left a huge impact in the English language. Norse and Norwegian words and expressions are commonplace in Have you noticed while learning Norwegian, that there are some similarities not only to German, but also to English? Modern English has been influenced by Old Norse: the language of the Vikings. The vikings left a number of words that reflected their lifestyle and way of life. ransack – rannsaka (to search a house) slaughter – slatra (to butcher) loan – lán (to lend) law – lag byla