søtj

• sø̂:k

From Old Norse sœkja.

• IPA^(key): [sʏ̀ʷːt͡ɕ], [sø̀ʷːt͡ɕ]

  Rhymes: -ø̀ːt͡ɕ

sø̂:tj (preterite sö̂kt, supine sökt)

1. (intransitive) to seek an end to, to find a cure for

   ja ha sökt förise

   I have sought aid for the rickets.

2. (intransitive, about food, air or medicines) to have adverse effects or influence on someone or something

   ja vɑʃe ɑll å ʃlut öm voɳ, he tö̆ fö̆l vɑra lufta söm søtj.

   I become so exhausted and tired in the spring, it must be the air that has a bad effect on me.

An uncommon word.

• (to have adverse effects on someone): krävi