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Words with Root “savn-” in Norwegian Nynorsk
Browse Norwegian Nynorsk words sharing the root “savn-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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savn- Old Norse origin, meaning 'loss, lack'. Core meaning.
avsavnsgodtgjørelse
6 syllables19 letters
av·savns·godt·gjø·rel·se
/avˈsavnsɡœdtˌjøːrəlse/
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The word 'avsavnsgodtgjørelse' is a complex Nynorsk noun meaning 'compensation for loss of earnings'. It's divided into six syllables (av-savns-godt-gjø-rel-se) with primary stress on the penult. The syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, and the word is built from several morphemes with Old Norse and Middle Low German origins.