leidning
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Norwegian Nynorsk[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
From the verb leida (“to lead”) + -ning.
Noun[edit]
leidning m (definite singular leidningen, indefinite plural leidningar, definite plural leidningane)
- a cord, cable, wire (for transporting electricity or information)
- a pipe, pipeline (for transporting substances like water, gas or oil)
Derived terms[edit]
Etymology 2[edit]
Noun[edit]
leidning m (definite singular leidningen, indefinite plural leidningar, definite plural leidningane)
- Alternative form of leidang (“lething”)
References[edit]
- “leidning” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.
- “leidning” in Ivar Aasen (1873) Norsk Ordbog med dansk Forklaring