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Words with Suffix “--lig” in Norwegian

Browse Norwegian words ending with the suffix “--lig”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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--lig Adjectival suffix of Germanic origin (Low German influence), meaning 'having the quality of'.

arbeidervernvennlig
6 syllables19 letters
ar·bei·der·vern·venn·lig
/ɑrˈbɛi̯dərˌvɛrnˌvɛnːliɡ/
adjective

The word 'arbeidervernvennlig' is syllabified as ar-bei-der-vern-venn-lig, with primary stress on 'vern'. It's a compound adjective formed from roots meaning 'work', 'protection', and 'friend', with the suffix '-lig' indicating a quality. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.

arbeidsrettslig
5 syllables15 letters
ar·bei·ds·retts·lig
/ɑrˈbæi̯dsˌrɛtːslɪɡ/
adjective

Arbeidsrettslig is a complex Norwegian adjective formed from multiple morphemes. It is divided into five syllables: ar-bei-ds-retts-lig, with primary stress on the second syllable. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant splits and allowing boundaries at morpheme joins.

diskontinuerlig
6 syllables15 letters
dis·kon·ti·nu·er·lig
/dɪskɔntɪnʉˈæːrlɪɡ/
adjective

The Norwegian word 'diskontinuerlig' is divided into six syllables: dis-kon-ti-nu-er-lig. Stress falls on the first syllable. The word is morphologically complex, built from Latin-derived prefixes and roots with a Germanic suffix. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and vowel separation.

distriktsfiendtlig
6 syllables18 letters
dis·trik·ts·fi·endt·lig
/ˈdɪstɾɪktsˈfiːn(d)tlɪɡ/
adjective

The word 'distriktsfiendtlig' is an adjective divided into six syllables: dis-trik-ts-fi-endt-lig. Stress falls on 'fiendt'. It's a compound word with Latin and Old Norse roots, and its syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.

erstatningsansvarlig
6 syllables20 letters
er·stat·nings·an·svar·lig
/ˈɛrˌstatːnɪŋsɑnsʋɑrˈliːɡ/
adjective

The word 'erstatningsansvarlig' is a complex Norwegian adjective meaning 'liable for compensation'. It is divided into six syllables: er-stat-nings-an-svar-lig, with primary stress on 'nings' and 'lig'. The word is formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Old Norse origins. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel peak.

erstatningsrettslig
5 syllables19 letters
er·stat·nings·retts·lig
/ˈærstatˈniŋsˌrɛtːslɪɡ/
adjective

The word 'erstatningsrettslig' is a complex Norwegian adjective divided into five syllables: er-stat-nings-retts-lig. It's stressed on the second syllable and comprises a prefix/root related to compensation, a root related to law, and an adjectival suffix. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.

gammeltestamentlig
6 syllables18 letters
gam·mel·tes·ta·ment·lig
/ˈɡɑmːəlˌtɛstɑmɛntˌliːɡ/
adjective

The word 'gammeltestamentlig' is divided into six syllables: gam-mel-tes-ta-ment-lig. It's a compound adjective formed from 'gammel' (old), 'testament' (testament), and the suffix '-lig' (like). The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tes'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sequences.

gjennomsnittlig
4 syllables15 letters
gjenn·oms·nitt·lig
/ˈɡjɛnːɔmsnɪtːliɡ/
adjective

The word 'gjennomsnittlig' is divided into four syllables: gjenn-oms-nitt-lig. It consists of the prefix 'gjenn-', the root 'snitt-', and the suffix '-lig'. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sequences.

handikappvennlig
5 syllables16 letters
han·di·kap·pvenn·lig
/hɑnːdiˈkɑpːvɛnːliɡ/
adjective

The word 'handikappvennlig' is a Norwegian adjective meaning 'accessible'. It is divided into five syllables: han-di-kap-pvenn-lig, with primary stress on 'kap'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, compound element, and suffix. Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel peak.

helkontinuerlig
6 syllables15 letters
hel·kon·ti·nu·er·lig
/hɛlˌkɔntɪnʉˈærlɪɡ/
adjective

The word 'helkontinuerlig' is divided into six syllables: hel-kon-ti-nu-er-lig. Stress falls on the 'nu' syllable. It's a compound adjective formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, with a clear application of Norwegian syllable division rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sequences.

informasjonsansvarlig
7 syllables21 letters
in·for·ma·sjons·an·svar·lig
/ɪn.fɔrˈmɑ.ʃɔns.ɑn.sʋɑr.lɪɡ/
noun

The Norwegian word 'informasjonsansvarlig' (information manager) is divided into seven syllables: in-for-ma-sjons-an-svar-lig. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from 'informasjon', 'ansvar', and the suffix '-lig'. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and avoids breaking up consonant clusters.

kommunalrettslig
5 syllables16 letters
kom·mu·nal·retts·lig
/kɔmʊˈnɑːlˌrɛtːslɪɡ/
adjective

The word 'kommunalrettslig' is divided into five syllables: kom-mu-nal-retts-lig. The primary stress falls on 'retts-'. It's an adjective meaning 'municipal legal', formed from the morphemes 'kommunal-', 'retts-', and '-lig'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centricity.

korrupsjonsansvarlig
6 syllables20 letters
kor·rups·sjons·ans·var·lig
/kɔˈrʊpsjɔnsɑnsˈvɑrlɪɡ/
adjective

The word 'korrupsjonsansvarlig' is a compound adjective meaning 'responsible for corruption'. It is divided into six syllables: kor-rups-sjons-ans-var-lig, with primary stress on 'ans'. The division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Latin-derived prefix, an Old Norse root, and a Germanic suffix.

markedsansvarlig
5 syllables16 letters
mar·ked·san·svar·lig
/ˈmɑːrkedsˌansvɑːrliɡ/
noun

The Norwegian word 'markedsansvarlig' is a compound noun meaning 'marketing manager'. It is divided into five syllables: mar-ked-san-svar-lig, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word is formed from the roots 'markeds-' and '-ansvar' with the suffix '-lig'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles.

overmenneskelig
6 syllables15 letters
o·ver·men·nes·ke·lig
/ˈoːvərˌmɛnːəʃˈliːɡ/
adjective

The word 'overmenneskelig' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-men-nes-ke-lig. The primary stress falls on 'men'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'over-', the root 'menneske-', and the suffix '-lig'. Syllabification follows CV and CVC patterns, with gemination and vowel length influencing pronunciation and stress.

passasjervennlig
5 syllables16 letters
pas·sa·sjer·venn·lig
/pasːaˈʃæːrvɛnːliɡ/
adjective

The word 'passasjervennlig' is divided into five syllables: pas-sa-sjer-venn-lig. It's an adjective formed from the roots 'passasjer' and 'venn' with the adjectival suffix '-lig'. Stress falls on the third syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.

publikumsvennlig
5 syllables16 letters
pub·li·kums·venn·lig
/pʉblɪˈkʊmsvɛnːlɪɡ/
adjective

The word 'publikumsvennlig' is divided into five syllables: pub-li-kums-venn-lig. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound adjective derived from Latin and Old Norse roots, meaning 'audience-friendly'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and resolving consonant clusters.

samarbeidsvennlig
6 syllables17 letters
sa·mar·bei·ds·ven·nli
/sɑmɑrˈbɛi̯dsˌvɛnːliɡ/
adjective

The word 'samarbeidsvennlig' is divided into six syllables based on vowel boundaries and onset maximization. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bei'). It's an adjective formed through compounding and suffixation, meaning 'cooperative' or 'friendly'.

sekulargeistlig
5 syllables15 letters
sek·u·lær·geis·tlig
/sɛˈkulɑːrˌɡæɪ̯stliɡ/
adjective

The Norwegian word 'sekulargeistlig' is divided into five syllables: sek-u-lær-geis-tlig. It's a compound adjective formed from Latin and Germanic roots, with stress on the second syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.

sportsansvarlig
5 syllables15 letters
spor·ts·an·svar·lig
/ˈspɔrtsˌansvɑrliːɡ/
noun

The word 'sportsansvarlig' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: spor-ts-an-svar-lig. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. It's formed from the roots 'sport' and 'ansvar' with the suffix '-lig', indicating a person responsible for sports. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.

strafferettslig
5 syllables15 letters
straf·fe·ret·ts·lig
/ˈstrafːəˌrɛtːslɪɡ/
adjective

The word 'strafferettslig' is divided into five syllables: straf-fe-ret-ts-lig. It's an adjective formed through compounding and suffixation, with primary stress on the penult syllable ('ret'). Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and sonority sequencing principle.

systemansvarlig
5 syllables15 letters
sys·tem·an·svar·lig
/sʏstɛmɑnsʋɑrliːɡ/
adjective

The word 'systemansvarlig' is divided into five syllables: sys-tem-an-svar-lig. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Greek-derived prefix, an Old Norse-derived root, and an Old Norse-derived adjectival suffix. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets.

undermenneskelig
6 syllables16 letters
un·der·men·nes·ke·lig
/ˈʊn.dərˌmɛn.nɛ.ʃkəˈliːɡ/
adjective

The word 'undermenneskelig' is divided into six syllables: un-der-men-nes-ke-lig. It consists of the prefix 'under-', the root 'menneske-', and the suffix '-lig'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and resolving consonant clusters.