deigur

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Faroese

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Etymology

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From Old Norse deigr, from Proto-Germanic *daigaz.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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deigur (comparative deigari, superlative deigastur)

  1. malleable, soft (about ore)
  2. soft-hearted

Declension

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Declension of deigur (a1)
Singular Masculine Feminine Neuter
Nominative deigur deig deigt
Accusative deigan deiga deigt
Dative deigum deigari deigum
Genitive deigs deigar deigs
Plural Masculine Feminine Neuter
Nominative deigir deigar deig
Accusative deigar deigar deig
Dative deigum deigum deigum
Genitive deiga deiga deiga

References

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Icelandic

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Etymology

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From Old Norse deigr, from Proto-Germanic *daigaz.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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deigur (comparative deigari, superlative deigastur)

  1. moist, damp
  2. (of metal) soft, malleable
  3. timid

Declension

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  • deig (dough)
  • deigja (dampness, moisture)