lag.
a layer (a single thickness of some material covering a surface)
Meaning & usage
a layer (a single thickness of some material covering a surface)
a layer (a single thickness of some material covering a surface) a horizontal row of bricks (in a masonry) bounded by two horizontal joints
a layer (a single thickness of some material covering a surface) a horizontal widespread mass of soil or rock, formed by deposition
a layer (a single thickness of some material covering a surface) a layer; part, section (part of a whole that one imagines divided along horizontal lines)
the correct or usual way in which something is arranged; correct and regular order, condition, etc.
stå ved lag
holde ved lag
normal and good mood or temperament
correct and polite language or manner
være/gjøre noen til lag(s)
correct and polite language or manner Used to indicate an approximate amount of something.
correct and polite language or manner Used to indicate an approximate amount of something, with the prepositions på (“on”) and ved (“by”).
correct and polite language or manner Used in the definite form with the preposition i (in) and a superlative adjective to indicate a high degree of something.
manner; being, appearance (characteristic mode of acting or behaving)
an individual and natural way of treating people; way of approaching something
a gathering, company; togetherness, companionship
bryte lag
være/komme i lag (med)
a flock, company, circle of people (united in togetherness, socializing, friendship or common profession)
ha et ord med i laget
gi sitt ord med i laget
a flock, company, circle of people (united in togetherness, socializing, friendship or common profession) a festive gathering or company; party
a flock, company, circle of people (united in togetherness, socializing, friendship or common profession) a group of people working together; a team
a flock, company, circle of people (united in togetherness, socializing, friendship or common profession) a squad (smallest division unit of a troop; usually of about ten members)
a flock, company, circle of people (united in togetherness, socializing, friendship or common profession) a sports team (a group (of at least two), which during a competition acts as a whole)
spille på det andre laget
ta en for laget
a flock, company, circle of people (united in togetherness, socializing, friendship or common profession) an association (a group of persons associated for a common purpose; an organization)
a row of cannons at the same height in the broadside of warships
gi (noen) det glatte lag
Where this word comes from
From Old Norse lag (“layer; companionship”), from Proto-Germanic *lagą (“situation; law”), from Proto-Indo-European *legʰ- (“to lie”).
a district (area which is under common law and has common principal Things)
Trøndelag, Gulatingslagen, Frostatingslagen
a law (the body of binding rules and regulations, customs and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities)
Where this word comes from
From Old Norse lǫg (“fate, situation; law”), from lag (“layer; companionship”), from Proto-Germanic *lagą (“situation; law”), from Proto-Indo-European *legʰ- (“to lie”).
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