næm
Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology
From Old Norse næmr, whence also Icelandic næmur and Norwegian Bokmål nem.
Adjective
næm (masculine and feminine næm, neuter næmt, definite singular and plural næme, comparative næmare, indefinite superlative næmast, definite superlative næmaste)
- receptive (of), prone (to)
- quick, intelligent, being a fast learner
- keen, handy
Usage notes
It is most often used in compounds.
Derived terms
- fingernæm
- frostnæm
- lærenæm
- sottnæm
- tungnæm
Related terms
- nomen
- næme
References
- “næm” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.
Old Norse
Adjective
næm
- inflection of næmr:
- strong feminine nominative singular
- strong neuter nominative/accusative plural