smyga
Norwegian Nynorsk
Alternative forms
- smyge
Etymology
From Old Norse smjúga.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /²smyːɡɑ/
Verb
smyga (present tense smyg, past tense smaug, past participle smoge, present participle smygande, imperative smyg)
- to sneak, move stealthily
- Eg smaug meg stille inn på kjøkkenet.
- I sneaked / snuck quietly into the kitchen.
References
- “smyga” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.
Swedish
Etymology
From Old Swedish smiūgha, from Old Norse smjúga, from Proto-Germanic *smeuganą, from Proto-Indo-European *smewk-.
Pronunciation
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Verb
smyga
- to sneak, to creep, to steal
Conjugation
Conjugation of smyga (class 2 strong)
| Active | Passive | |
|---|---|---|
| Infinitive | smyga | — |
| Present tense | smyger | — |
| Past tense | smög | — |
| Supine | smugit | — |
| Imperative | smyg | — |
| Present participle | smygande | |
| Past participle | smugen | |
Related terms
- smyg
- smygläsa
- smygröka
- smygtitta