kjenna

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old Norse kenna. Akin to English ken (dialectal).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /²çɛnːɑ/, IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃʰɛnːa/

Verb

kjenna (present tense kjenner, past tense kjende/kjente, past participle kjent, passive infinitive kjennast, present participle kjennande, imperative kjenn)

  1. to feel, sense
    Kjenner du lukta?
    Do you notice the smell?
  2. feel
    Eg kjenner meg uvel.
    I feel unwell.
  3. know
    Eg kjenner alle her.
    I know everyone here.

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