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eigna

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Norwegian Nynorsk

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Etymology 1

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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).

Verb

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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
Alternative forms
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  • eigne (e- and split infinitives)
Derived terms
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Adjective

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eigna (singular and plural eigna)

  1. fit, suitable
Derived terms
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Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Noun

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eigna f

  1. definite singular of eign

References

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Anagrams

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