Dano-norwegian (Noun)
Meaning
Book language; one of two official languages of Norway; closely related to Danish.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Dano-Norwegian language was widely used in Norwegian literature during the 19th century as the book language of choice for many authors.
- Although Dano-Norwegian was one of the two official languages of Norway, it was eventually phased out in favor of more distinct Norwegian dialects.
- Due to its close relationship with Danish, Dano-Norwegian was easily understood by speakers of Danish, and vice versa.
- The use of Dano-Norwegian as a book language allowed Norwegian authors to reach a broader audience, including readers in Denmark.
- Despite its decline as a spoken language, Dano-Norwegian remains an important part of Norway's linguistic heritage and cultural identity.