jorta

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

• jorte

Etymology

From Old Norse jórtra.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²jʊrtɑ/

Verb

jorta (present tense jortar, past tense jorta, past participle jorta, passive infinitive jortast, present participle jortande, imperative jorta/jort)

1. to ruminate, chew the cud

Synonyms

• ørta

Further reading

• “jorta” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.