bonna-
Swedish
Etymology
From bonne, a south Swedish dialectal form of bonde (“farmer”), interfixed with -a-.
Prefix
bonna-
- (informal) relating to farmers or farming
Derived terms
- bonnabränna (“farmer's tan”)
- bonnafru (“farmer's wife”)
- bonnatös (“farm girl”)
- bonnapåg (“farm boy”)
Usage notes
Can be used interchangeably in many compounds instead of bonde to give a more rural (non-derogatory) or unsophisticated (derogatory) tone.