gamla

Faroese

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈɡamla]

Adjective

gamla

1. feminine/neuter nominative singular of gamal

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

• gomli (-ò-)

Etymology

Definite form; a nominalisation of gamal (“old”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /¹ɡamla/, /¹ɡamɽa/

Noun

gamla f

1. the old or oldest woman, especially in a family

Related terms

• gamlen (male equivalent)

References

• “gamla” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.
• “gamal” in Ivar Aasen (1873) Norsk Ordbog med dansk Forklaring

Old Norse

Adjective

gamla

1. inflection of gamall:
   1. strong feminine accusative singular
   2. strong masculine accusative plural
   3. weak masculine oblique singular
   4. weak feminine nominative singular
   5. weak neuter singular

Swedish

Pronunciation

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Adjective

gamla

1. inflection of gammal:
   1. definite singular
   2. plural