Nynorsk (Noun)
Meaning
One of two official languages of Norway; based on rural dialects.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Nynorsk is one of the two official written forms of the Norwegian language, the other being Bokmål.
- Nynorsk was created in 1885 as a more conservative alternative to Bokmål, based on rural dialects and the written language of Ivar Aasen.
- Students in Norway are taught both Bokmål and nynorsk, although they may specialize in one form.
- Nynorsk is used by about 12-15% of Norwegians, mainly in rural areas.
- Some books, like the ones by Jon Fosse, are written in nynorsk, giving the dialect additional cultural prestige.