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)

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.

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