mannefall

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Norwegian Nynorsk[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From mann (“man”) +‎ fall (“fall”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /²mɑnːɛˌfɑlː/

Noun[edit]

mannefall n (definite singular mannefallet, indefinite plural mannefall, definite plural mannefalla)

  1. great loss of human life
    Det var stort mannefall på båe sider i slaget.
    There was great loss of life on both sides in the battle.

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