adla

See also: ädla and adlą́

Norwegian Bokmål

Alternative forms

Verb

adla

  1. inflection of adle:
    1. simple past
    2. past participle

Swedish

Etymology

Attested since 1621 according to Svenska Akademiens ordbok. Derived from adel (“nobility”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɑdˌla/

Verb

adla (present adlar, preterite adlade, supine adlat, imperative adla)

  1. to raise to the rank of nobility; to knight.
    Kungen adlade många av sina bästa generaler.
    The king ennobled many of his best generals.
  2. (figuratively) to bestow with higher value; to ennoble.
    Att ägna is åt välgörenhet adlar människor.
    Doing charity ennobles people.

Conjugation
Conjugation of adla (weak)
Active Passive
Infinitive adla adlas
Present tense adlar adlas
Past tense adlade adlades
Supine adlat adlats
Imperative adla —
Present participle adlande
Past participle adlad
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