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Dano-Norwegian

Dano-Norwegian

9.9
A form of Norwegian shaped by Danish that was once the written standard in Norway
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : danés-noruego
  • Many older Norwegian texts were written in Dano-Norwegian, which reflects its influence on the language.

Examples

  • In Ibsen's own Dano-Norwegian, the forms are (in reversed order) "frem og tilbage."

    Academic text (1995)

  • The transition from Dano-Norwegian to modern Norwegian marked a significant cultural shift in Norway.

  • Dano-Norwegian was historically used in education and literature in Dano-Norwegian.

Synonyms

Dano-Norwegian language
vsDano-Norwegian
  • Archaic
9.9

A written form of Norwegian based on Danish used in the past in Norway

is the same in meaning but appears as a shorter form without the extra noun
Bokmål
vsDano-Norwegian
9.7

A written form of Norwegian used by most people and based on Danish

is a historical form used in the past rather than the current common standard

Surface Forms

Dano-Norwegian singular
Dano-Norwegians plural

Morphology

Dano-Norwegian = Dano + Norwegian (transparent) = Dano + Norwegian

The term is a straightforward compound of 'Dano' (relating to Denmark) and 'Norwegian' (relating to Norway), clearly indicating a blend of influences from both cultures.

Etymology

Dano-Norwegian combines Dano, which means 'Danish', and Norwegian, so it names the form of Norwegian that was shaped by Danish language and style. Think of it as Norway's written language with a strong Danish influence, which is why its words and grammar look like a mix of the two.