fleire

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Norwegian Nynorsk[edit]

Etymology[edit]

It is the comparative form of mang ein (“many”). From Old Norse fleiri, comparative of margr.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /¹flɛɪːrə/, /²flɛɪːrə/

Adjective[edit]

fleire (superlative flest)

  1. more (exact comparison)
    Nabolandet har fleire innbyggjarar.
    The neighbouring country has more inhabitants.
  2. more (rough comparison), extra
    Byen treng fleire bustader.
    The city needs more residences.
  3. several
    Fleire vart sende til sjukehus.
    Several [people] were sent to hospital.

References[edit]

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