eigna
Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology 1
From Old Norse eigna (“to give something over”). The adjective is from the past participle of the verb. Related to eiga (“to own”) and eigen (“(one's) own”).
Verb
eigna (present tense eignar, past tense eigna, past participle eigna, passive infinitive eignast, present participle eignande, imperative eign)
- (reflexive) to fit, to be suitable, useful
- (in expressions) to achieve, receive
Alternative forms
- eigne (e- and split infinitives)
Derived terms
- oreigna, oreigne
- tileigna, tileigne
Adjective
eigna (singular and plural eigna)
- fit, suitable
Derived terms
- ueigna
- veleigna
Etymology 2
See the etymology of the main entry.
Noun
eigna f
- definite singular of eign
References
- “eigna” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.
Anagrams
- geina