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Words with Root “ekte- and lign-” in Norwegian

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ekte- and lign- Old Norse origins, relating to 'genuine' and 'like'

ekteskapslignende
6 syllables17 letters
ek·tes·kaps·lig·nen·de
/ˈæ̂ktəˌskɑːpsˈliːnənde/
adjective

The word *ekteskapslignende* is a complex Norwegian adjective formed through compounding and derivation. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing principles, with primary stress on the second and penultimate syllables. It means 'marriage-like' and is a common example of Norwegian's ability to create long, descriptive words.