fleire

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Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

It is the comparative form of mang ein (many). From Old Norse fleiri, comparative of margr.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /¹flɛɪːrə/, /²flɛɪːrə/

Adjective

fleire (superlative flest)

  1. more (exact comparison)
    Nabolandet har fleire innbyggjarar.
    The neighbouring country has more inhabitants.
  2. more (rough comparison), extra
    Byen treng fleire bustader.
    The city needs more residences.
  3. several
    Fleire vart sende til sjukehus.
    Several were sent to hospital.

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