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Words with Root “forsørg-” in Norwegian

Browse Norwegian words sharing the root “forsørg-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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forsørg- Old Norse 'for-sorg', meaning 'care for', 'provide for'.

sjølforsørgelse
5 syllables15 letters
sjøl·for·sør·gel·se
/ˈʂjøːlfɔʂˈøɾɡɛlsə/
noun

Sjølforsørgelse is a Norwegian noun meaning self-sufficiency. It's syllabified as sjøl-for-sør-gel-se, with primary stress on 'fors'. The word is composed of the prefix 'sj-', root 'forsørg-', and suffix '-else'. Its syllable structure reflects Norwegian's preference for maximizing onsets and centering syllables around vowels.

sjølforsørgende
3 syllables15 letters
sjøl·forsør·gende
/ˈʃøːl.fɔʂˈøɾ.ɡən.də/
adjective

“Sjølforsørgende” is a Norwegian adjective meaning “self-sufficient.” It's divided into three syllables: *sjøl-forsør-gende*. The primary stress falls on the second syllable (*forsør*). The word is composed of the prefix *sjøl-*, the root *forsørg-*, and the suffix *-ende*. The syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.