vyrke

Norwegian Nynorsk

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²ʋʏr.çə/, /²ʋʏr.kə/

Etymology 1

From Old Norse virki (“deed”). Doublet of virke.

Noun

vyrke n (definite singular vyrket, indefinite plural vyrke, definite plural vyrka)

1. a raw material used to make or build something
2. (brewing) beerwort

   Synonym: vørter

Etymology 2

Compare Old Norse phrase virkr dagr (“workday”).

Alternative forms

• vyrka, yrke, yrka

Noun

vyrke f (definite singular vyrka, uncountable)

1. (collective) workdays in a week, as opposed to Sundays or other holidays

   Synonym: sykne

References

• “vyrke” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.

Anagrams

• kyver