kjenna

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

• kjenne

Etymology

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From Old Norse kenna. Akin to English ken (dialectal).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²çɛnːɑ/

Verb

kjenna (present tense kjenner, past tense kjende/kjente, past participle kjent, passive infinitive kjennast, present participle kjennande, imperative kjenn)

1. to feel, sense

   Kjenner du lukta?

   Do you notice the smell?

2. feel

   Eg kjenner meg uvel.

   I feel unwell.

3. know

   Eg kjenner alle her.

   I know everyone here.

Derived terms

• kjennast

References

• “kjenna” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.