rydja

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old Norse ryðja.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /²rʏjːɑ/

Verb

rydja (present tense ryd, past tense rudde, past participle rudt or rudd, present participle rydjande, imperative ryd)

  1. to clear
    Nybyggjarane rudde skogen og bygde seg ein gard.
    The settlers cleared the forest and built themselves a farm.
  2. to tidy
    Du må rydja rommet ditt.
    You have to tidy your room.

References
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