Words with Root “riv” in Norwegian

The word 'rivingsarbeider' is a compound noun meaning 'demolition worker'. It is divided into five syllables: riv-ings-ar-bei-der, with primary stress on the first syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak. The word is morphologically composed of a root 'riv-' meaning 'to tear', the suffix '-ings' forming a verbal noun, and the root 'arbeid-' meaning 'work', combined with the suffix '-er' denoting a person performing the action.