folkje

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Norwegian Nynorsk

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɔl.çə/, /ˈfɔɽ.çə/

Noun

folkje n

  1. (dialectal) definite singular of folk
    • 1908, Ivar Kleiven, I gamle daagaa: forteljingo og bygda-minne fraa Vaagaa, Kristiania: Aschehoug, page 145:
      døm ha vore 'taa di helſogaſte og magtogaſte Folkje i Bygden
      they've been among the healthiest and strongest people of the village
    • 1892, Arne Garborg, Fred [Peace], Bergen: Mons Litleré, page 229:
      Dei søkte si eigja Ære og Vinning og brydde seg korkje um Gudsord elder um Folkje.
      They sought their own glory and lucre, and cared neither for God's word nor for the people.

West Frisian

Noun

folkje n (plural folkjes)

  1. diminutive of folk