Where does “skumgummi” come from?
skumgummi (Norwegian Bokmål) comes from Norwegian Bokmål skum — foam, froth; lather; imperative of skumme.
skumgummi (Norwegian Bokmål): foam
Definitions
- foam
Ancestry of “skumgummi”, step by step
skumgummi traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Norwegian Bokmål skum
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Bokmål | skum | foam, froth; lather; imperative of skumme |
via Norwegian Bokmål gummi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Bokmål | gummi | rubber; gum |