bergmann

See also: Bergmann

Norwegian Bokmål

Etymology

From berg +‎ mann.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bærɡmɑn/

Noun

bergmann m (definite singular bergmannen, indefinite plural bergmenn, definite plural bergmennene)

1. a miner (dated)

Synonyms

• gruvearbeider

References

• “bergmann” in The Bokmål Dictionary.

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From berg +‎ mann.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bærɡmɑn/

Noun

bergmann m (definite singular bergmannen, indefinite plural bergmenn, definite plural bergmennene)

1. in folklore, a mountain-giant, translated as "man o' the hill".
2. (archaic) a miner (person who works in a mine)

Synonyms

• bergtuss
• gruvearbeidar (miner)

References

• “bergmann” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.