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Swedish
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Old Swedish nænnas, nænna, from Old Norse nenna, from Proto-Germanic *nanþijaną. Cognate to Danish nænne and Icelandic nenna.
Pronunciation
Verb
nännas (present nänns, preterite nändes, supine nänts)
- (especially in the negative) to have the heart or conscience to do something unpleasant or hurtful.
1777 October 17, “Slute ſe tidn. N:o 38.”, in Carlſtads Wecko-tidningar, number 39, page 1:Cupido, naͤns du ſkada Flora?- Cupid, do you have heart to hurt Flora?
- (especially in the negative) to allow oneself
Conjugation
Conjugation of nännas (weak)
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