Hyphenation ofkonkursgjenganger

Norwegian Word Analysis: konkursgjenganger

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "konkursgjenganger" is a compound noun in Norwegian. It's pronounced roughly as [ˈkɔn.kʉrs.ɡjɛŋ.ɡɑŋ.ər]. The pronunciation involves several consonant clusters, which influence the syllable division.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Norwegian syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable), the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• konkurs-: Prefix/Root. Origin: Danish/German, ultimately from Latin concursus ("running together"). Meaning: bankruptcy, insolvency.
• -gjeng-: Root. Origin: Old Norse gangr ("walk, way"). Meaning: related to going, recurring.
• -anger: Suffix. Origin: Old Norse engi ("narrow, tight") + -ar (masculine noun suffix). Meaning: one who repeatedly does something.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the first syllable: kon-. Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈkɔn.kʉrs.ɡjɛŋ.ɡɑŋ.ər/

6. Edge Case Review:

The "gj" cluster is a common feature in Norwegian and is typically treated as a single onset. The "ng" cluster is also common and forms a single onset. The final "-er" is a common masculine noun ending.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Konkursgjenganger" is a noun. Its syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A person who repeatedly goes bankrupt.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine)
• Translation: Bankruptcy repeater, serial bankrupt.
• Synonyms: (None readily available - it's a relatively specific term)
• Antonyms: (Difficult to define - perhaps "økonomisk stabil" - financially stable)
• Examples:
  • "Han er en notorisk konkursgjenganger." (He is a notorious bankruptcy repeater.)
  • "Selskapet frykter at han vil bli en konkursgjenganger igjen." (The company fears he will become a bankruptcy repeater again.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• Vindmølle (wind turbine): vin-d-møl-le. Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the first syllable.
• Jernbanestasjon (train station): jern-ba-ne-sta-sjon. Compound noun, stress on the first syllable, consonant clusters.
• Fjellandskap (mountain landscape): fjell-and-skap. Compound noun, stress on the first syllable, consonant clusters.

The differences lie in the specific consonant clusters and vowel qualities, but the general principle of maximizing onsets and stressing the first syllable applies consistently.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Norwegian favors creating syllables with as many consonants in the onset as possible.
• Vowel Nucleus: Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
• Stress Placement: Generally, stress falls on the first syllable of a word.

11. Special Considerations:

The "gj" and "ng" clusters are treated as single onsets, which is a common feature of Norwegian phonology. The compound nature of the word influences the stress pattern.