beine

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From Old Norse beini.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /²bæɪnə/

Noun

beine f (definite singular beina, indefinite plural beiner, definite plural beinene)

  1. a favour (a kind or helpful deed)
    • 1956, Olav H. Hauge, "Gjer ein annan mann ei beine":
      So gjer ein annan mann ei beine då.
      Then do another man a favour.

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