minnissvinn

Faroese

Etymology

From minni (“memory”) +‎ svinn (“shrinkage”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɪnːɪ.svɪnː/

Noun

minnissvinn n (genitive singular minnissvinn, uncountable)

  1. dementia
    Synonym: demensjúka

Declension

n11-s singular
indefinite definite
nominative minnissvinn minnissvinnið
accusative minnissvinn minnissvinnið
dative minnissvinni minnissvinninum
genitive minnissvinn minnissvinnins
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