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djerv

adjective
Inflection table for this adjective
singularplural
masculine /
feminine
neuterdefinite form
djervdjervtdjervedjerve
Inflection table for this adjective (comparative, superlative)
degrees of comparison
comparativesuperlative
indefinite form
superlative
definite form
djerveredjervestdjerveste

Etymology

norrønt djarfr

Senses and Example Sentences

  1. modig, uredd, dristig
    Example
    • en djerv handling
  2. freidig, pågående, frekk
    Example
    • en djerv spøk;
    • et djervt svar
  3. ivrig, flink
    Example
    • djerv til å arbeide