minnkun

Icelandic

Etymology

From minnka +‎ -un.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmiŋ̊kʏn/

Noun

minnkun f (genitive singular minnkunar, no plural)

1. decrease, reduction

   Synonyms: lækkun, smækkun, skerðing

2. disgrace, shame

   Synonyms: skömm, smán, háðung, svívirða, blygðun, vansi, auðmýking, hneisa

Declension

Declension of minnkun (sg-only feminine)

	singular
	indefinite	definite
nominative	minnkun	minnkunin
accusative	minnkun	minnkunina
dative	minnkun	minnkuninni
genitive	minnkunar	minnkunarinnar