bokmaal
Definition
Proper noun: * An official written standard of the Norwegian language: Bokmål is one of the two official written standards of Norway, the other being Nynorsk. It is derived from the Danish-influenced written language used in Norway during the union with Denmark and has been adapted to reflect Norwegian pronunciation and usage.
Usage
- Bokmål is used in government, education, and most national media in Norway.
- It is the most widely used written standard in Norway, particularly in urban areas.
- The word "Bokmål" itself is a Norwegian compound meaning "book language".
Examples
- As a subject:
- As a defined term:
- In comparison:
Advanced Usage
- Historical context: The development of Bokmål in the 19th century was part of the Norwegian language struggle (), aiming to create a distinct national written language separate from Danish.
- Linguistic classification: Bokmål is considered a East Scandinavian language, closely related to both Danish and Swedish.
Variants and Related Words
- Riksmål: A more conservative variety of Bokmål that retains more elements from Danish. Historically, "Riksmål" was the name for what later became Bokmål.
- Nynorsk: The other official written standard of Norwegian, constructed in the 19th century by Ivar Aasen based on rural Norwegian dialects.
- Norwegian (n.): The North Germanic language of Norway, which exists in two official written forms: Bokmål and Nynorsk.
Synonyms
- Dano-Norwegian: An older term sometimes used to describe Bokmål, highlighting its historical roots.
Notes on Meaning
This word refers specifically to a standardized written form of a language. It is not synonymous with the spoken language of Norway, which consists of many dialects. Bokmål and Nynorsk are both used to write the same spoken dialects.
Noun
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book language; one of two official languages of Norway; closely related to Danish
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