Norwegian Bokmål

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Etymology

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From privat +‎ bane; compare with Swedish privatbana.

Noun

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privatbane m (definite singular privatbanen, indefinite plural privatbaner, definite plural privatbanene)

  1. (rail transport) a privately owned railway (one not owned by the state)

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Norwegian Nynorsk

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Etymology

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From privat +‎ bane.

Noun

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privatbane m (definite singular privatbanen, indefinite plural privatbanar, definite plural privatbanane)
privatbane f (definite singular privatbana, indefinite plural privatbaner, definite plural privatbanene)

  1. (rail transport) a privately owned railway (not owned by the state)