ryggja

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

• ryggje (e infinitive)
• rygga
• rygge

Etymology

From the noun rygg.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²rʏɟ͡ʝːɑ/, /²rʏʝːɑ/

Verb

ryggja (present tense ryggjer, past tense rygde, past participle rygt/rygd, passive infinitive ryggjast, present participle ryggjande, imperative rygg)

1. to back, reverse
2. to go / move backwards

References

• “ryggja” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.