sardin

See also: Sardin

Norwegian Bokmål

Noun

sardin m (definite singular sardinen, indefinite plural sardiner, definite plural sardinene)

  1. sardine or pilchard (fish of the species Sardina pilchardus)

Usage notes

Many species of fish are known as sardines or pilchards, but the Norwegian word sardin is used only for Sardina pilchardus. In this species the word sardine is generally used for young fish, which are smaller, instead of pilchard.

Norwegian Nynorsk

Noun

sardin m (definite singular sardinen, indefinite plural sardinar, definite plural sardinane)

  1. sardine or pilchard (as above)

Usage notes

As above.

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