stafróf

Icelandic

Alternative forms

  • stafrof (rare)

Etymology

From Old Norse stafróf, from Old English stæfrōf, stæfrǣw. Equivalent to stafur + -róf in málróf. See also litróf, hljóðróf, and róf (a back-formation from the compounds).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈstav.rouːv/

Noun

stafróf n (genitive singular stafrófs, nominative plural stafróf)

  1. alphabet

Declension

Declension of stafróf (neuter)
singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative stafróf stafrófið stafróf stafrófin
accusative stafróf stafrófið stafróf stafrófin
dative stafrófi stafrófinu stafrófum stafrófunum
genitive stafrófs stafrófsins stafrófa stafrófanna

See also

  • rittáknakerfi