ofse
Norwegian Nynorsk
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /²ɔf.sə/ (example of pronunciation)
Etymology 1
From Old Norse noun ofsi.
Noun
ofse m (definite singular ofsen, indefinite plural ofsar, definite plural ofsane)
- impetuosity
- an excessive action or mannerism
- an excessive amount
- a storm
Etymology 2
From Old Norse verb ofsa.
Alternative forms
- ofsa (a-infinitive)
Verb
ofse (present tense ofsar, past tense ofsa, past participle ofsa, passive infinitive ofsast, present participle ofsande, imperative ofs)
- to exaggerate
- to do something in excess
References
- “ofse” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.