kvelp

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

kvalp (since 1977)
valp (1959–2012)

Etymology

From Old Norse hvelpr, from Proto-Germanic *hwelpaz. Akin to English whelp.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /kʋɛlp/, /kʋɛɽp/, /kʋæɽp/

Noun

kvelp m (definite singular kvelpen, indefinite plural kvelpar, definite plural kvelpane)

a puppy (young dog)

See also

valp (Bokmål)

References

“kvelp” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.

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