kvelds

Norwegian Bokmål

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkvels/, [ˈkʋɛls]

Etymology 1

Clipping of kveldsmat, ultimately a genitive form of kveld.

Noun

kvelds m

1. supper; the last meal of the day

   Synonyms: aftens, kveldsmat

Usage notes

In Norway, dinner is usually eaten during the evening, around 4-6 PM (16:00-18:00 in military time), and thus usually not being the same as supper.

See also

• nattmat (“night meal”)

Etymology 2

Noun

kvelds m

1. genitive of kveld

References

• “kvelds” in The Bokmål Dictionary.
• “kvelds” in Det Norske Akademis ordbok (NAOB).

Norwegian Nynorsk

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkvels/, [ˈkʋɛls]

Etymology 1

Clipping of kveldsmat, ultimately a genitive form of kveld.

Noun

kvelds m

1. supper; the last meal of the day

   Synonym: kveldsmat

Usage notes

In Norway, dinner is usually eaten during the evening, around 4-6 PM (16:00-18:00 in military time), and thus usually not being the same as supper.

See also

• nattmat (“night meal”)

Etymology 2

Noun

kvelds m

1. genitive of kveld

References

• “kvelds” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.

Old Norse

Noun

kvelds

1. genitive singular of kveld