riksmaal Sentence Examples
- Norway's official written language, riksmaal, has its roots in the Dano-Norwegian spoken language.
- Riksmaal is also commonly referred to as "Bokmål," meaning "book language."
- The development of riksmaal began in the 19th century as a means to unify Norway's written language.
- Riksmaal was not universally accepted at first, facing competition from other written standards such as Landsmål.
- Over time, riksmaal gained prominence and became the dominant written language in Norway.
- Despite being the official written language, riksmaal is only spoken by around 15% of Norwegians as their first language.
- Riksmaal remains an important part of Norwegian culture and is used in official documents, textbooks, and media.
- The Norwegian Language Council is responsible for regulating and updating riksmaal, ensuring its continued relevance.
- Riksmaal has influenced other Norwegian languages, such as Nynorsk and Sami, through its widespread use.
- Learning riksmaal provides access to Norway's rich literary heritage and enables communication with many Norwegians.
riksmaal Meaning
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riksmaal (n)
in 1929 this dialect of Norwegian was officially renamed Bokmal
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in 1929 this dialect of Norwegian was officially renamed Bokmal
No synonyms found.
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Norway's official written language, riksmaal, has its roots in the Dano-Norwegian spoken language.
Riksmaal is also commonly referred to as "Bokmål," meaning "book language."
The development of riksmaal began in the 19th century as a means to unify Norway's written language.
Riksmaal was not universally accepted at first, facing competition from other written standards such as Landsmål.
