mannefall

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From mann (“man”) +‎ fall (“fall”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²mɑnːɛˌfɑlː/

Noun

mannefall n (definite singular mannefallet, indefinite plural mannefall, definite plural mannefalla)

1. great loss of human life

   Det var stort mannefall på båe sider i slaget.

   There was great loss of life on both sides in the battle.

References

• “mannefall” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.