kjende
Kjende is a past tense form of the Norwegian verb kjenne, used in nynorsk and in many dialects to express knowing or recognizing something in the past. In standard Bokmål, the corresponding past tense is kjente. The form kjende therefore functions as a grammatical marker of past knowledge or recognition rather than as a standalone noun or adjective.
Etymology and cognates: kjenne originates in Old Norse kenna, with related forms in other Scandinavian languages.
Usage and examples: Kjende occurs mainly in nynorsk writing and in dialectal speech. It is used to
Relation to standard language varieties: Kjende is characteristic of nynorsk grammar and some Norwegian dialects. Speakers
See also: kjenne, kjente, nynorsk, Norwegian verb conjugation.