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Words with Suffix “--ling, -lag” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words ending with the suffix “--ling, -lag”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--ling, -lag *-ling* is a nominalizing suffix from Old Norse. *-lag* means 'layer', 'law', or 'basis'.
fengslingsgrunnlag
4 syllables18 letters
feng·slings·grunn·lag
/ˈfɛŋslɪŋsˌɡrʊnːlaɡ/
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The word 'fengslingsgrunnlag' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'grounds for detention'. It is divided into four syllables: feng-slings-grunn-lag, with primary stress on the first syllable ('feng'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffixes derived from Old Norse. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.