syn

Norwegian Nynorsk

/syːn/

noun-n1
Definitions
  • sight, eyesight, vision (ability to see)
  • a sight
  • (especially feminine) a vision
  • (feminine plural only) hallucinations
  • a view (opinion)

Etymology

Inherited from Old Norse sýn (appearance, face, countenance).

Origin

Old Norse

sýn

Gloss

appearance, face, countenance

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

顔

Emoji

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