næm

Norwegian Nynorsk

adj-1
Definitions
  • receptive (of), prone (to)
  • quick, intelligent, being a fast learner
  • keen, handy

Etymology

Inherited from Old Norse næmr (talented) root from Proto-Indo-European *nem- (take, assign, allot, divide, give, give take ones due, sacrifice, distribute, apportion, give take one's due).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*nem-

Gloss

take, assign, allot, divide, give, give take ones due, sacrifice, distribute, apportion, give take one's due

Concept
Semantic Field

Possession

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

犠

Emoji

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