bergmann

See also: Bergmann

Norwegian Bokmål

Etymology

From berg +‎ mann.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /bærɡmɑn/

Noun

bergmann m (definite singular bergmannen, indefinite plural bergmenn, definite plural bergmennene)

a miner (dated)

Synonyms

gruvearbeider

References

“bergmann” in The Bokmål Dictionary.

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From berg +‎ mann.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /bærɡmɑn/

Noun

bergmann m (definite singular bergmannen, indefinite plural bergmenn, definite plural bergmennene)

in folklore, a mountain-giant, translated as "man o' the hill".
(archaic) a miner (person who works in a mine)

Synonyms

bergtuss
gruvearbeidar (miner)

References

“bergmann” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.

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