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Words with Suffix “-ske” in Norwegian

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

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-ske Old Norse origin, forms a noun denoting a person associated with the preceding noun.

hjelpepleierske
5 syllables15 letters
hjel·pe·plei·ers·ke
/ˈhɛlpəˌpleɪ̯əɾˌʃæɾkə/
noun

The Norwegian word 'hjelpepleierske' (nurse's aide) is divided into five syllables: hjel-pe-plei-ers-ke. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'hjelp' (help), the root 'epleier' (nurse), and the suffix '-ske' (denoting a person associated with the profession). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and adhering to CV/CVC structures.

livsledsagerske
5 syllables15 letters
liv·sled·sa·gers·ke
/livslɛːdsɑˈɡæːɾskə/
noun

The word 'livsledsagerske' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'life companion (female)'. It's divided into five syllables: liv-sled-sa-gers-ke, with stress on the second syllable. It's a compound word built from 'liv' (life), 'ledsager' (companion), and the feminine suffix '-ske'.

slangetemmerske
5 syllables15 letters
slan·ge·tem·mer·ske
/ˈslɑŋɡəˌtɛmːərˌskɛ/
noun

The word 'slangetemmerske' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'snake charmer (female)'. It's divided into five syllables: slan-ge-tem-mer-ske. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tem'). The word is a compound of the roots 'slange' (snake) and 'temmer' (to tame), with the feminine agentive suffix '-ske'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.