Words with Prefix “eigen-” in Norwegian

The Norwegian word 'eigenfinansiering' is syllabified as ei-gen-fi-nan-si-e-ring, with primary stress on the second syllable. It's a compound noun derived from German and French roots, meaning 'self-financing'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllabification.

The word 'eigenkjærlighet' is divided into five syllables: ei-gen-kjær-li-ghet. Stress falls on 'kjær'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word is a compound noun meaning 'self-love' or 'egoism', formed from German and Old Norse roots.