røykdykkar

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

• røykdukkar

Etymology

From røyk (“smoke”) +‎ dykkar (“diver”).

Noun

røykdykkar m (definite singular røykdykkaren, indefinite plural røykdykkarar, definite plural røykdykkarane)

1. A smoke diver; a firefighter with breathing apparatus who enters smoke-filled rooms and buildings (to search, rescue, and extinguish).