næm

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Norwegian Nynorsk

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Etymology

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From Old Norse næmr, whence also Icelandic næmur and Norwegian Bokmål nem.

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Adjective

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næm (neuter næmt, definite singular and plural næme, comparative næmare, indefinite superlative næmast, definite superlative næmaste)

  1. receptive (of), prone (to)
  2. quick, intelligent, being a fast learner
  3. keen, handy

Usage notes

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It is most often used in compounds.

Derived terms

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References

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Old Norse

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Adjective

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næm

  1. inflection of næmr:
    1. strong feminine nominative singular
    2. strong neuter nominative/accusative plural