minnkun

Icelandic

Etymology

From minnka +‎ -un.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmiŋ̊kʏn/

Noun

minnkun f (genitive singular minnkunar, no plural)

  1. decrease, reduction
    Synonyms: lækkun, smækkun, skerðing
  2. disgrace, shame
    Synonyms: skömm, smán, háðung, svívirða, blygðun, vansi, auðmýking, hneisa

Declension

Declension of minnkun (sg-only feminine)
singular
indefinite definite
nominative minnkun minnkunin
accusative minnkun minnkunina
dative minnkun minnkuninni
genitive minnkunar minnkunarinnar