leidning

Norwegian Nynorsk

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /²lɛɪː(d)nɪŋ/

Etymology 1

From the verb leida (“to lead”) +‎ -ning.

Noun

leidning m (definite singular leidningen, indefinite plural leidningar, definite plural leidningane)

  1. a cord, cable, wire (for transporting electricity or information)
  2. a pipe, pipeline (for transporting substances like water, gas or oil)
Derived terms
  • gassleidning
  • høgspentleidning
  • jordleidning
  • røyrleidning
  • skøyteleidning
  • straumleidning
  • vassleidning

Etymology 2

Noun

leidning m (definite singular leidningen, indefinite plural leidningar, definite plural leidningane)

  1. alternative form of leidang (“lething”)

References

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