nynorsk

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Definition of nynorsk in English English dictionary

One of the two major Norwegian languages, literally meaning "new Norwegian"

Related Terms

Norwegian Nynorsk

One of the two major Norwegian written standard languages, spoken by 10-15% of the population in Norway

Hyphenation

Ny·norsk

Etymology

[ nü-'norsk, nyü-, n[U ] (noun.) 1931. Norwegian, literally, new Norwegian.