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Art in Swedish is "konst" which is the base for the word "konstig" which means, literally, weird or odd. I'm pretty sure there's a reason for that etymology.
by shirian 9y ago
Art in Swedish is "konst" which is the base for the word "konstig" which means, literally, weird or odd. I'm pretty sure there's a reason for that etymology.
- bryanrasmussen 9y agoin Danish Kunstig main meaning is artificial or synthetic, secondary meaning - does not seem real, natural, or authentic (of upright standing) http://ordnet.dk/ddo/ordbog?query=kunstig http://ordnet.dk/ddo/ordbog?query=kunstig so I don't know that I would say there is a reason for the etymology that relates in any direct way with artists are weird.
- shirian 9y agoRelating to that is that artificial is "konstgjord" in Swedish, i.e. "art made".