næm

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Old Norse næmr, whence also Icelandic næmur and Norwegian Bokmål nem.

Adjective

næm (neuter næmt, definite singular and plural næme, comparative næmare, indefinite superlative næmast, definite superlative næmaste)

1. receptive (of), prone (to)
2. quick, intelligent, being a fast learner
3. keen, handy

Usage notes

It is most often used in compounds.

Derived terms

• fingernæm
• frostnæm
• lærenæm
• sottnæm
• tungnæm

Related terms

• nomen
• næme

References

• “næm” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.

Old Norse

Adjective

næm

1. inflection of næmr:
   1. strong feminine nominative singular
   2. strong neuter nominative/accusative plural