ränn

See also: rann

Westrobothnian

Etymology

From Old Norse renna (2), from Proto-Germanic *rannijaną. Causative of rinn.

Verb

ränn (preterite rännd or rännä, supine rännt)

  1. To run.
  2. To go for a sled run down a hill (a rännbakk.)
  3. To travel on skis.
    Han rännd 8 mila på dagenHe travelled (on skibain) 8 miles a day.
  4. To travel through rapids on a boat.
    ränn en fórsto travel a rapid
  5. To let drain, strain, pour out; deplete the cream from milk.
    ränn mjólkato sift the milk, i.e. separate the cream from the milk
Synonyms
Derived terms
  • rannölj
  • rännbakk
  • rännhält
  • rännmjólk
  • rännsel
  • rännsnöru
  • rännstav
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