utfor

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From ut + for.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /²ʉːtfɔr/, /²ʉtfɔr/ (example of pronunciation)

Preposition

utfor

  1. outside
    Han stod utfor døra.
    He stood outside the door.
  2. off (down from)
    • 1886, Arne Garborg, "Mannfolk":
      Kva Fanden gjer det, um eg gjeng utfor Bryggja i Kveld? heldt han fram. No er De for melankolsk, meinte Laurits.
      What the devil would it matter if I stepped off the quay tonight? he continued. You are being too melancholy, Laurits said.

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