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menneske.

a human or human being; man (the tallest, most abundant, and most intelligent of primates; Homo sapiens.)

8 characters3 syllables approx.Norsk bokmål language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmɛnː(ə)skə/
  1. a human or human being; man (the tallest, most abundant, and most intelligent of primates; Homo sapiens.)

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  2. man (humans created in the image of God) man (the opposite of God, the fallen, as opposed to the heavenly and sacred)

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    det gamle menneske
    det nye mennesket
  3. man (humans created in the image of God) mankind's

    definite · neuter · obsolete · singular · with-genitive
    menneskens sønn
  4. an individual, person; human being (especially a sensible, civilised and moral person)

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    Føle seg som et nytt og bedre menneske
    la oss være mennesker
  5. an individual, person; human being (especially a sensible, civilised and moral person) the sum of a human's characteristics

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    bare et menneske
  6. an individual, person; human being (especially a sensible, civilised and moral person) a particular or specific person (usually with a clear emotional emphasis, such as a condescending, compassionate or sympathetic intent)

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  7. an individual, person; human being (especially a sensible, civilised and moral person) a non-specific person

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    noe levende menneske
Where this word comes from

From Old Norse manneskja (“human being”).

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