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Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology
From Old Norse sœtleikr, equivalent to søt (“sweet”) + -leik (“-ness”). Compare Faroese søtleiki, Icelandic sætleiki.
Pronunciation
Noun
søtleik m (definite singular søtleiken, indefinite plural søtleikar, definite plural søtleikane)
- sweetness
Ein slik søtleik finn ein ingen annan plass- Such a sweetness, you'll find no other place
1963, Hallvard Magerøy, Kongsspegelen ; Talen mot bispane, Samlaget:Sæl er den som drikk av mitt bordkrus; for min drykk har æveleg søtleik.- Delighted is the one who drinks from my cup; for my drink is of eternal sweetness.
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References
“søtleik” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.