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norvegese

Norwegian

adjective noun nohr-VEH-jeh-zeh Rare

Usage Note

Norvegese functions as both adjective and noun — un norvegese ('a Norwegian man'), una norvegese ('a Norwegian woman'). It is invariable for gender but pluralizes to norvegesi. The word also refers to the Norwegian language: parlo norvegese ('I speak Norwegian'). Italian nationality words are NOT capitalized.

Examples

"Mia cugina ha sposato un uomo norvegese."

Natural Translation

My cousin married a Norwegian man.

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