stelpa

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Compare the related Danish verb stolpre (“stumble”) as well as the German stolpern (“stumble”). Compare this derivation to English toddler.

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• IPA^(key): /ˈstɛl̥pa/

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• Rhymes: -ɛl̥pa

stelpa f (genitive singular stelpu, nominative plural stelpur)

1. girl (informal)

   Synonyms: (somewhat dated) stúlka, (rare) telpa

   Antonyms: strákur, (informal) stráksi, drengur, (dated) piltur, (dated) sveinn