ofse

Norwegian Nynorsk

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /²ɔf.sə/

Etymology 1

From Old Norse noun ofsi.

Noun

ofse m (definite singular ofsen, indefinite plural ofsar, definite plural ofsane)

1. impetuosity
2. an excessive action or mannerism
3. an excessive amount
4. a storm

Etymology 2

From Old Norse verb ofsa.

Alternative forms

• ofsa (a-infinitive)

See also

• Digerofsen
• Storofsen
• Vesleofsen

Verb

ofse (present tense ofsar, past tense ofsa, past participle ofsa, passive infinitive ofsast, present participle ofsande, imperative ofse/ofs)

1. to exaggerate
2. to do something in excess

References

• “ofse” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.