tyvende
Danish
Etymology
From tyve + -ende (adjectival).
Numeral
tyvende
Related terms
- tyve (cardinal form)
References
- “tyvende” in Den Danske Ordbog
Norwegian Bokmål
Alternative forms
Etymology
Adjective
tyvende (indeclinable)
Usage notes
This form is not recognized in the official language norm and is treated as a misspelling in schools and official documents.
Tjuende is the more common form of "twentieth" in most Norwegian dialects, but the Danish-influenced tyvende remains in formal use around the capital Oslo.
Related terms
- tyve (cardinal form: 20)