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Riksmal

Riksmal

9.9
A form of Norwegian now called Bokmål and used in older books and by some people
  • noun
translation icon : Riksmål
  • Older Norwegian literature is often written in Riksmal, before the official change to Bokmal.

Examples

  • She wrote her thesis in Riksmal rather than Nynorsk, reflecting her family's language tradition.

  • Many people still use Riksmal in Norway, especially in traditional contexts.

  • Debates over the use of Riksmal versus Bokmal persisted throughout the twentieth century.

  • Many people still speak Riksmal in Norway.

  • The Riksmal language has historical significance.

  • Debates over the use of Riksmal versus Bokmal persisted throughout the twentieth century.

  • Older Norwegian literature is often written in Riksmal, reflecting its historical importance.

Synonyms

Riksmaal
vsRiksmal
  • Literature
9.9

The old official written form of Norwegian that was renamed Bokmål in 1929

is still used in some contexts despite the official renaming in 1929
Bokmål
vsRiksmal
9.7

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

is the older form surviving in limited contexts after the 1929 renaming
Bokmaal
vsRiksmal
9.9

One of the two official written forms of Norwegian, similar to Danish

is the older variant still used occasionally despite the 1929 rename
Bokmal
vsRiksmal
9.9

An official written form of Norwegian used in many books and documents

is historically the same form but kept alive in specific contexts

Surface Forms

Riksmal singular
Riksmals plural

Etymology

Riksmal comes from the Norwegian parts riks 'realm' and mål 'speech'. The name means 'language of the realm' and, although it was renamed Bokmål in 1929, Riksmal still refers to that older, official form of Norwegian.