Norwegian Nynorsk

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old Norse bygill, from Proto-Germanic *bugilaz, cognate with Icelandic bygill, Swedish bygel, Danish bøjle, German Bügel. Derived from the verb *beuganą (to bow).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /²bʏː(j)əl/, /²bʏːɡəl/

Noun

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bygel m (definite singular byglen, indefinite plural byglar, definite plural byglane)

  1. bow
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Swedish

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Noun

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bygel c

  1. a hoop, a ring, a frame (usually of metal or leather)

Declension

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Declension of bygel 
Singular Plural
Indefinite Definite Indefinite Definite
Nominative bygel bygeln byglar byglarna
Genitive bygels bygelns byglars byglarnas

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