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mercy

Norwegian translation: nåde

12:33 Oct 1, 2004
English to Norwegian translations [Non-PRO]
Social Sciences - Religion
English term or phrase: mercy
I want to know what "mercy" is in norwegian?
Emma
Norwegian translation:nåde
Explanation:
Pure and simple. If you can't see the 'å', it's an a with a small ring above it.
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Per Bergvall
Norway
Local time: 06:59
Grading comment
thanks!it is one useful word!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +2nåde
Per Bergvall
4 +2miskunn
Per Riise (X)


  

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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
miskunn


Explanation:
Or nåde, barmhjertighet, medlidenhet. Miskunn is an older form, used in the liturgy.

Per Riise (X)
Norway
Local time: 06:59
Native speaker of: Norwegian

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Per Bergvall: Jøje meg. Erru relliøs, eller?
0 min
  -> :-)

agree  Egil Fredheim: miskunn or barmhjertighet. nåde = grace
1 hr
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
nåde


Explanation:
Pure and simple. If you can't see the 'å', it's an a with a small ring above it.

Per Bergvall
Norway
Local time: 06:59
Native speaker of: Native in NorwegianNorwegian
Grading comment
thanks!it is one useful word!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Marie Andersson (Allen)
28 mins

agree  Ivan Eikås Skjøstad
4 hrs
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