Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

skatt

noun
/skɑt/
Definition
Skatt is a Norwegian word that translates to ‘treasure’ or ‘tax’ in English, depending on the context.
Examples
  • The archaeologists discovered a skatt buried deep within the cave.
  • The government announced a new skatt policy to support public services.
Meaning
In a broader sense, it refers to something precious or valuable. In taxation contexts, it denotes an amount levied by a government on income, property, sales, etc.
Synonyms
  • treasure
  • valuable
  • tax
  • levy