kjenning

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From kjenne +‎ -ing. Masculine sense 2 is a Semantic loan from Old Norse kenning.

Noun

kjenning m (definite singular kjenningen, indefinite plural kjenningar, definite plural kjenningane)

1. someone one knows
3. (poetry) kenning

Alternative forms

• (kenning): kenning (alternative spelling)

Noun

kjenning f (definite singular kjenninga, indefinite plural kjenningar, definite plural kjenningane)

2. a feeling, impression, physical contact

References

• “kjenning” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.