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Definition 2024
tyve
tyve
Danish
Numeral
tyve
- (cardinal) twenty
Noun
tyve c
- plural indefinite of tyv
Related terms
- tyvende (ordinal form: 20th)
Norwegian Bokmål
Etymology
As Danish tyve, above.
Alternative forms
Numeral
tyve
- (cardinal) twenty
Usage notes
Tjue is the more common modern form of 20 in most Norwegian dialects, but formal use around the capital Oslo continues to employ tyve, which is also used in Danish.
Related terms
- tyvende (ordinal form: 20th)