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The word anger comes from the norse word angr, meaning trouble or affliction.

In Norwegian, we still use the word quite a lot, but it has a different meaning than the contemporary English word, where it describes annoyance and displeasure. 

The contemporary Norwegian word anger translates to regret.

It can either be used as a noun: 

Jeg har mye anger/I have a lot for regret

or a verb:

Jeg angrer ikke på noe/I regret nothing

Best, 

Hannah, OLS Community Manager - Norwegian