Norwegian Bokmål

Noun

forsvar n ‎(definite singular forsvaret, indefinite plural forsvar, definite plural forsvara or forsvarene)

1. defence (UK), or defense (US)

Derived terms

• forsvarlig
• forsvarsløs
• sivilforsvar

Etymology 2

Verb

forsvar

1. imperative of forsvare

References

• “forsvar” in The Bokmål Dictionary.

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From forsvara/forsvare (“defend”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɔrsvaːr/ (example of pronunciation)

Noun

forsvar n ‎(definite singular forsvaret, indefinite plural forsvar, definite plural forsvara)

1. defence

   Kva har du å seia i forsvaret ditt?

   What's your defence?

2. military force

   Forsvaret i landet hadde investert i nye jagarfly.

   The military forces of the country had invested in new jet fighters.

Derived terms

• sivilforsvar

Verb

forsvar

1. imperative of forsvara and forsvare

References

• “forsvar” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.