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The Norwegian word for man is
mann





man



Translations for man and their definitions

menneske
     1. n. (zoology) a human or human being; man (the tallest, most abundant, and most intelligent of primates; Homo sapiens.)
     2. n. (biblical) man (humans created in the image of God)
     3. n.          (biblical) man (the opposite of God, the fallen, as opposed to the heavenly and sacred)
                   det gamle menneske - the fallen man (who has not accepted Jesus Christ)
                   det nye mennesket - the new man; born again man
     4. n.          (biblical, obsolete, singular definite with genitive) mankind's
                   menneskens sønn - Son of Man; Jesus Christ
     5. n. an individual, person; human being (especially a sensible, civilised and moral person)
           Føle seg som et nytt og bedre menneske - Feel like a new and better person
           la oss være mennesker - let us be human; reasonable, fair
     6. n.          the sum of a human's characteristics
                   bare et menneske - only human; not perfect
     7. n.          a particular or specific person (usually with a clear emotional emphasis, such as a condescending, compassionate or sympathetic intent)
     8. n.          a non-specific person
                   noe levende menneske - someone, anyone


bemanne
     1. v. to crew, man, staff (qual, provide a crew or staff)


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