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
