næm

Norwegian Nynorsk edit

Etymology edit

From Old Norse næmr, whence also Icelandic næmur and Norwegian Bokmål nem.

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Adjective edit

næm (neuter næmt, definite singular and plural næme, comparative næmare, indefinite superlative næmast, definite superlative næmaste)

receptive (of), prone (to)
quick, intelligent, being a fast learner
keen, handy

Usage notes edit

It is most often used in compounds.

Derived terms edit

Related terms edit

nomen
næme

References edit

“næm” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.

Old Norse edit

Adjective edit

næm

inflection of næmr:
1. strong feminine nominative singular
2. strong neuter nominative/accusative plural