kvinnfolk
Norwegian Bokmål
Etymology
kvinne + folk, from Old Norse kvennfolk
Noun
kvinnfolk n (definite singular kvinnfolket, indefinite plural kvinnfolk, definite plural kvinnfolka or kvinnfolkene)
- a woman
- (alternative plural) womenfolk
Related terms
- mannfolk
References
- “kvinnfolk” in The Bokmål Dictionary.
Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology
From Old Norse kvennfolk.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kʋinfɔlk/ (example of pronunciation)
Noun
kvinnfolk n (definite singular kvinnfolket, indefinite plural kvinnfolk, definite plural kvinnfolka)
- woman, female
Usage notes
May in some contexts be considered informal or less suitable than kvinne.
Synonyms
- kvinne
- (primarily derogative) kvinnemenneske
Antonyms
- mannfolk
References
- “kvinnfolk” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.