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gjenge

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Noun

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gjenge m or n (definite singular gjengen or gjenget, indefinite plural gjenger, definite plural gjengene or gjenga)

  1. a thread (on a bolt, nut, screw etc.)

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Norwegian Nynorsk

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Etymology 1

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From Old Norse gengi. The verb is derived from the noun.

Alternative forms

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Noun

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gjenge n (definite singular gjenget, indefinite plural gjenge, definite plural gjenga)

  1. a path where something goes
  2. a thread (on a bolt, nut, screw, etc.)

Verb

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gjenge (present tense gjengar, past tense gjenga, past participle gjenga, passive infinitive gjengast, present participle gjengande, imperative gjenge/gjeng)

  1. to make thread (on a bolt, nut, screw, etc.)

Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Alternative forms

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Adjective

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gjenge

  1. neuter of gjengen

Participle

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gjenge

  1. neuter of gjengen (non-standard since 2012)

Verb

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gjenge

  1. supine of ganga (non-standard since 2012)

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