eigna

From Old Norse eigna (“to give something over”). The adjective is from the past participle of the verb. Related to eiga (“to own”) and eigen (“(one's) own”).

eigna (present tense eignar, past tense eigna, past participle eigna, passive infinitive eignast, present participle eignande, imperative eigna/eign)

1. (reflexive) to fit, to be suitable, useful
2. (in expressions) to achieve, receive

• eigne (e- and split infinitives)

• oreigna, oreigne
• tileigna, tileigne

eigna (singular and plural eigna)

1. fit, suitable

• ueigna
• veleigna

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

eigna f

1. definite singular of eign

• “eigna” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.

• geina