náð

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word náð. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word náð, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say náð in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word náð you have here. The definition of the word náð will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofnáð, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
See also: Appendix:Variations of "nad"

Faroese

Etymology

From Old Norse náð.

Noun

náð f (genitive singular náðar, plural náðir)

  1. mercy
  2. peace
  3. help

Declension

f2 singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative náð náðin náðir náðirnar
accusative náð náðina náðir náðirnar
dative náð náðini náðum náðunum
genitive náðar náðarinnar náða náðanna

Synonyms

Icelandic

Etymology

From Old Norse náð. Akin to Gothic 𐌽𐌹𐌸𐌰𐌽 (niþan, “to help”).[1] Cognate with Danish nåde, Swedish nåd. Compare German Gnade.

Pronunciation

Noun

náð f (genitive singular náðar, nominative plural náðir)

  1. mercy, grace
    Synonym: vægð
  2. rest, peace

Declension

Declension of náð (feminine)
singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative náð náðin náðir náðirnar
accusative náð náðina náðir náðirnar
dative náð náðinni náðum náðunum
genitive náðar náðarinnar náða náðanna

References

  1. ^ Etymology for the Old Norse word in ODS

Old Norse

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *nēþō-, from Proto-Indo-European *net- (“to favor, protect”), cognate with Old Saxon ginātha, Old High German gināda.

Noun

náð f

  1. mercy
  2. peace
Wikious
Boobota
Sagapedia