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Riksmal

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Noun1.Riksmal - in 1929 this dialect of Norwegian was officially renamed Bokmal
Riksmaal
Bokmaal, Bokmal, Dano-Norwegian - book language; one of two official languages of Norway; closely related to Danish
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In Europe for instance, there is a renaissance in local cultures the Scots now have their own parliament; in Switzerland, Romansch grows in importance with a thriving literature; and even in Norway, with its tiny population, Nynorsk and Samisk are official languages, as well as the orthodox Riksmal (AR September 2001).
REGIONALISM: TIME TO REVIEW AND RENEW by Davey, Peter / The Architectural Review
His Nynorsk can be quite easily understood by people who were brought up to speak Riksmal but it is considerably different -- for instance, it has three noun genders instead of only two.
NORWEGIAN ROOTS by MILES, HENRY / The Architectural Review
 
 
 
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