fleire
Norwegian Nynorsk
editEtymology
editIt is the comparative form of mang ein (“many”). From Old Norse fleiri, comparative of margr.
Pronunciation
editAdjective
editfleire (superlative flest)
- more (exact comparison)
- Nabolandet har fleire innbyggjarar.
- The neighbouring country has more inhabitants.
- more (rough comparison), extra
- Byen treng fleire bustader.
- The city needs more residences.
- several
- Fleire vart sende til sjukehus.
- Several [people] were sent to hospital.
References
edit- “fleire” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.