gnika

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

• gnike (e-infinitive)
• gnikka, gnikke

Etymology

From another verb, gni.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²ɡniː.kɑ/, /²ɡnɪk.kɑ/

Verb

gnika (present tense gnikar, past tense gnika, past participle gnika, passive infinitive gnikast, present participle gnikande, imperative gnika/gnik)

1. (transitive) to rub
2. (intransitive) to toil and labour
3. (intransitive) to behave miserly

Usage notes

• This is a split infinitive verb.

Derived terms

• gnik m
• gnikse

References

• “gnika” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.