ofse

Norwegian Nynorsk

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /²ɔf.sə/ (example of pronunciation)

Etymology 1

From Old Norse noun ofsi.

Noun

ofse m (definite singular ofsen, indefinite plural ofsar, definite plural ofsane)

  1. impetuosity
  2. an excessive action or mannerism
  3. an excessive amount
  4. a storm

Etymology 2

From Old Norse verb ofsa.

Alternative forms

Verb

ofse (present tense ofsar, past tense ofsa, past participle ofsa, passive infinitive ofsast, present participle ofsande, imperative ofs)

  1. to exaggerate
  2. to do something in excess

References
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