Bokmaal (Noun)
Meaning
Book language; one of two official languages of Norway; closely related to Danish.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Bokmaal is one of the two official languages of Norway, closely related to Danish and used in formal writing and official contexts.
- The Norwegian government requires all official documents to be written in either Bokmaal or Nynorsk, the other official language.
- Bokmaal is widely used in Norway's education system, particularly in higher education institutions and universities.
- Many Norwegian authors prefer to write in Bokmaal due to its similarity to Danish and its widespread use in formal writing.
- In Norway, Bokmaal is often used in newspapers, magazines, and other forms of written media.