spelebarn

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From spela (“to play”) +‎ barn (“child”).

Noun

spelebarn n (definite singular spelebarnet, indefinite plural spelebarn or speleborn, definite plural spelebarna or speleborna)

1. a playmate (friend a child plays with)

   Synonym: leikekamerat

2. a spoiled irresponsible child, who has no duties at home
3. a child, who is a member of a school orchestra