blygsel

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

Etymology

From blyg +‎ -sel. Akin to Norwegian Bokmål blussel.

Noun

blygsel m (definite singular blygselen, uncountable)

  1. shyness

Usage notes

  • Was considered feminine prior to the 2012 spelling reform. The alternative form blygsle still is.

References

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