søtleik

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Old Norse sœtleikr, equivalent to søt (sweet) + -leik (-ness). Compare Faroese søtleiki, Icelandic sætleiki.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /²søːtˌlɛɪːk/

Noun

søtleik m (definite singular søtleiken, indefinite plural søtleikar, definite plural søtleikane)

  1. sweetness
    Ein slik søtleik finn ein ingen annan plass
    Such a sweetness, you'll find no other place
    • 1963, Hallvard Magerøy, Kongsspegelen ; Talen mot bispane, Samlaget:
      Sæl er den som drikk av mitt bordkrus; for min drykk har æveleg søtleik.
      Delighted is the one who drinks from my cup; for my drink is of eternal sweetness.

Coordinate terms

  • bitterheit, beiskleik (bitterness)
  • saltleik (saltiness)
  • surleik (sourness)

See also

References

“søtleik” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.

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