eigna

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Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology 1

From Old Norse eigna (to give something over). The adjective is from the past participle of the verb. Related to eiga (to own) and eigen ((one's) own).

Verb

eigna (present tense eignar, past tense eigna, past participle eigna, passive infinitive eignast, present participle eignande, imperative eigna/eign)

  1. (reflexive) to fit, to be suitable, useful
  2. (in expressions) to achieve, receive
Alternative forms
  • eigne (e- and split infinitives)
Derived terms

Adjective

eigna (singular and plural eigna)

  1. fit, suitable
Derived terms

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Noun

eigna f

  1. definite singular of eign

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