Røyros

Norwegian Nynorsk

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /²rœʏːru(ː)s/

Proper noun

Røyros m (definite Røyrosen)

  1. A mining town and municipality of Gauldal district, southern Trøndelag, Norway. Official name: Røros
    • 1894, Ivar Kleiven, Segner fraa Vaagaa, page 126:
      Maaḷar-kånste læṛdė ’n Pær på Røyros, ’n reistė dit i ongdome å gav se i lærė sjå ein maaḷar-męstęr, såm dẹ sto slikt eit oṛ tå.
      Per learnt the art of painting in Røros; he travelled there in his youth and was taught by a painting master, which was well renowned.

Usage notes

This form is traditional in some dialects further west, such as in the North Gudbrand Valley.

Derived terms

  • røyrosing (someone from Røros)
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