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tonelag
tonelag
Norwegian
Noun
tonelag
Usage notes
Norwegian (and Swedish) has two tonemes named tonem 1 (in nynorsk einstavingstonelag or enkelt tonelag) and tonem 2 (in nynorsk tostavingstonelag or dobbelt tonelag). Tonem 1 has a descending pitch (example: landet and bønder) and tonem 2 has an ascending pitch (example: lande and bønner. Note! Both examples are limited to dialects where the d is silent).
Inflection
Inflection of tonelag
| indefinite singular | definite singular | indefinite plural | definite plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bokmål n | tonelag | tonelaget | tonelag | tonelaga/tonelagene |
| Nynorsk n | tonelag | tonelaget | tonelag | tonelaga |
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References
- “tonelag” in The Bokmål Dictionary / The Nynorsk Dictionary.