bergmann
See also: Bergmann
Norwegian Bokmål
Etymology
From berg + mann
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /bærɡmɑn/
Noun
bergmann m (definite singular bergmannen, indefinite plural bergmenn, definite plural bergmennene)
- a miner (dated)
Synonyms
- gruvearbeider
References
- “bergmann” in The Bokmål Dictionary.
Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology
From berg + mann
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /bærɡmɑn/
Noun
bergmann m (definite singular bergmannen, indefinite plural bergmenn, definite plural bergmennene)
- in folklore, a mountain-giant, translated as "man o' the hill".
- (archaic) a miner (person who works in a mine)
Synonyms
- bergtuss
- gruvearbeidar (miner)
References
- “bergmann” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.