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Words with Root “formål, bestem” in Norwegian Nynorsk
Browse Norwegian Nynorsk words sharing the root “formål, bestem”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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formål, bestem Both roots are from Old Norse, relating to purpose and determination respectively.
formålsbestemmelse
7 syllables18 letters
for·mål·s·be·stem·mel·se
/fɔrmɔːlsbɛstɛmːɛlsə/
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The word 'formålsbestemmelse' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'determination of purpose'. It is syllabified as 'for-mål-s-be-stem-mel-se', with primary stress on 'mål'. The syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, typical of Nynorsk phonology. It is built from the roots 'formål' and 'bestem' with suffixes indicating genitive and noun formation.