gavn

Danish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈɡ̊ɑwˀn]

Etymology 1

From Old Norse gagn, from Proto-Germanic *gagną, related with the preposition Proto-Germanic *gagin (“against”) in Danish gen- (“re-”), igen (“again”), gennem (“through”). The English noun gain is a loan from Old Norse.

Noun

gavn n (singular definite gavnet, not used in plural form)

1. gain, benefit

Declension

Declension of gavn

neuter gender	Singular
	indefinite	definite
nominative	gavn	gavnet
genitive	gavns	gavnets

Related terms

• gavne

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

gavn

1. imperative of gavne