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Words with Suffix “-ig” in Norwegian

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

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-ig Adjectival suffix indicating a quality or state

erstatningspliktig
5 syllables18 letters
er·stat·nings·plikt·ig
/ˈærstatniŋspliktɪɡ/
adjective

The word 'erstatningspliktig' is divided into five syllables: er-stat-nings-plikt-ig. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's an adjective meaning 'liable for compensation', formed from the roots 'erstatning' and 'plikt' with the adjectival suffix 'ig'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and allowing consonant-final syllables.

lagringskraftig
4 syllables15 letters
la·grings·kraft·ig
/ˈlɑːɡrɪŋsˌkrɑftɪɡ/
adjective

The Norwegian word 'lagringskraftig' is divided into four syllables: la-grings-kraft-ig. It's a compound adjective formed from 'lagring' (storage), 'kraft' (power), and the adjectival suffix 'ig'. Stress falls on the 'kraft' syllable. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets.