romjul
Norwegian
Alternative forms
- romjol (Nynorsk)
Etymology
Old Norse rúmheilagr (“that needs not adhere strictly to legal proscriptions for a holiday”) + jól (“Christmas”)
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ʉːɽ
Noun
romjul c (Bokmål)
romjul f (Nynorsk)
- The period between Boxing Day and New Year's Eve.
Inflection
Inflection of romjul
| indefinite singular | definite singular | indefinite plural | definite plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bokmål f | romjul | romjula | romjuler | romjulene |
| Bokmål m | romjul | romjulen | romjuler | romjulene |
| Nynorsk f | romjul | romjula [romjuli] | romjuler | romjulene |
Synonyms
- romhelg
- romjulstiden