døyda

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Norwegian Nynorsk

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Etymology

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From Old Norse deyða.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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døyda (present tense døyder, past tense døydde, past participle døydt/døydd, passive infinitive døydast, present participle døydande, imperative døyd)

  1. to kill, to suppress
    Eg døydde lystene mine.
    I suppressed (“killed”) my desires.
  2. to clean / dry clean (clothes) to get rid of vermin
  3. to soften (fabric) using steam or hot water
    Slik døyder du garn.
    This is how you soften yarn.
  4. to roast partially
    Døyda poteter
    Partially roast potatoes

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