omgivelse

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Danish

Etymology

From omgive +‎ -else.

Noun

omgivelse c (definite singular omgivelsen, indefinite plural omgivelser, definite plural omgivelserne)

  1. (in plural form) surroundings.
    Omgivelserne var så forskellige fra hjemmet.
    The surroundings were so different from home.
  2. environment.
    Positive akademiske omgivelser hjalp de studerende med at forbedre sig.
    A positive academic environment helped the students improve.

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Norwegian Bokmål

Etymology

From omgi +‎ -else (omgive is used in Danish).

Noun

omgivelse m (definite singular omgivelsen, indefinite plural omgivelser, definite plural omgivelsene)

  1. environment
  2. (in plural form) surroundings
    nærmeste omgivelser - immediate surroundings

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