Where does “bensinmotor” come from?
bensinmotor (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Norwegian Nynorsk bensin — petrol (UK), gasoline (US).
bensinmotor (Norwegian Nynorsk): a petrol engine or gasoline engine
Definitions
- a petrol engine or gasoline engine
Ancestry of “bensinmotor”, step by step
bensinmotor traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Norwegian Nynorsk bensin
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | bensin | petrol (UK), gasoline (US) |
via Norwegian Nynorsk motor
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | motor | engine, motor |