Full

Meaning: Actually means 'drunk'. Jeg er full = I'm drunk — not full after a meal.

Language: Norwegian

Literally: full (not empty)

Category: Everyday

Origin: Same spelling as English 'full' but means intoxicated; context is everything at a Norwegian dinner table.

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