sidemann

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From side (“side”) +‎ mann (“man”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²siːɛˌmɑnː/

Noun

sidemann m (definite singular sidemannen, indefinite plural sidemenn, definite plural sidemennene)

1. person standing or sitting next to someone.

   Eg snudde meg til sidemannen min og kviskra.

   I turned to the person next to me and whispered.

References

• “sidemann” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.