Nynorsk

noun

Ny·norsk nü-ˈnȯrsk

nyü-,

nᵫ-

: a literary form of Norwegian based on the spoken dialects of Norway compare bokmål

Word History

Etymology

Norwegian, literally, new Norwegian

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Nynorsk was in 1931

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“Nynorsk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nynorsk. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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