mannfolk
See also: mannfólk
Norwegian Bokmål
Etymology
mann + folk, from Old Norse mannfolk
Noun
mannfolk n (definite singular mannfolket, indefinite plural mannfolk, definite plural mannfolka or mannfolkene)
- a man
- (alternative plural) menfolk
Related terms
- kvinnfolk
References
- “mannfolk” in The Bokmål Dictionary.
Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology
From Old Norse mannfolk.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /manfɔlk/ (example of pronunciation)
Noun
mannfolk n (definite singular mannfolket, indefinite plural mannfolk, definite plural mannfolka)
- man, male
Usage notes
May in some contexts be considered informal or less suitable than mann.
Synonyms
- karfolk
- mann
Antonyms
- kvinnfolk
References
- “mannfolk” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.