knorren

See also: Knorren

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch gnorren, of imitative origin, similar to knarsen (“to creak”). Possibly influenced by morren (“to grumble”).

Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -ɔrən

Verb

knorren

1. To grunt, to oink

Inflection

Inflection of knorren (weak)
infinitive	knorren
past singular	knorde
past participle	geknord
infinitive	knorren
gerund	knorren n
	present tense	past tense
1st person singular	knor	knorde
2nd person sing. (jij)	knort	knorde
2nd person sing. (u)	knort	knorde
2nd person sing. (gij)	knort	knorde
3rd person singular	knort	knorde
plural	knorren	knorden
subjunctive sing.1	knorre	knorde
subjunctive plur.1	knorren	knorden
imperative sing.	knor
imperative plur.1	knort
participles	knorrend	geknord
1) Archaic.

Derived terms

• knoros

Descendants

• Negerhollands: gnoer, knor

Swedish

Noun

knorren

1. definite singular of knorr