jævel

See also: javel, Javel, and jävel

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

Doublet of djevel. Compare Swedish jävel.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²jæː.ʋəl/

Noun

jævel m (definite singular jævelen, indefinite plural jævlar, definite plural jævlane)

1. (strongly vulgar, offensive) motherfucker (used as a generic term of abuse, without any sexual connotations)
2. (vulgar, colloquial) alternative spelling of djevel

Derived terms

• jævla
• jævlig

References

• “jævel” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.