Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nynorsk
noun
/ˈnʏnɔʂk/
Definition
Nynorsk is one of the two official written standards of the Norwegian language, the other being Bokmål.
Examples
- Nynorsk is used in many schools across Norway.
- She prefers writing in Nynorsk for its cultural significance.
- The government provides resources for learning Nynorsk.
Meaning
It is based on various Norwegian dialects and aims to reflect the traditional speech of Norway.
Synonyms
- Bokmål (though it is a competing standard)
- Norwegian (in a broader sense)
