mannefall
Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology
From mann (“man”) + fall (“fall”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /²mɑnːɛˌfɑlː/
Noun
mannefall n (definite singular mannefallet, indefinite plural mannefall, definite plural mannefalla)
- 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.
- Det var stort mannefall på båe sider i slaget.
References
- “mannefall” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.