Norwegian Nynorsk[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Definite form; a nominalisation of gamal (“old”).
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA(key): /¹ɡamlən/, /¹ɡamːəɳ/
gamlen m
- the old or oldest man, especially in a family
Related terms[edit]
- gamla (female equivalent)
References[edit]
- “gamlen” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.
- “gamal” in Ivar Aasen (1873) Norsk Ordbog med dansk Forklaring
