motgang

Norwegian Nynorsk

/²muːtˌɡɑŋː/

noun-mu
Definitions
  • adversity

Etymology

Compound from Norwegian Nynorsk mot (against, courage, mind, a meeting) + Norwegian Nynorsk gang (going).

Origin

Norwegian Nynorsk

gang

Gloss

going

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