fleire

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

It is the comparative form of mang ein (“many”). From Old Norse fleiri, comparative of margr.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /¹flɛɪːrə/, /²flɛɪːrə/

Adjective

fleire (superlative flest)

1. more (exact comparison)

   Nabolandet har fleire innbyggjarar.

   The neighbouring country has more inhabitants.

2. more (rough comparison), extra

   Byen treng fleire bustader.

   The city needs more residences.

3. several

   Fleire vart sende til sjukehus.

   Several [people] were sent to hospital.

References

• “fleire” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.