mannfolk

See also: mannfólk

Norwegian Bokmål

Etymology

mann +‎ folk, from Old Norse mannfolk

Noun

mannfolk n (definite singular mannfolket, indefinite plural mannfolk, definite plural mannfolka or mannfolkene)

1. a man
2. (alternative plural) menfolk

Related terms

• kvinnfolk

References

• “mannfolk” in The Bokmål Dictionary.

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Old Norse mannfolk.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /manfɔlk/

Noun

mannfolk n (definite singular mannfolket, indefinite plural mannfolk, definite plural mannfolka)

1. man, male

Usage notes

May in some contexts be considered informal or less suitable than mann.

Synonyms

• karfolk
• mann

Antonyms

• kvinnfolk

References

• “mannfolk” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.