tykkere

Tykkere is the comparative form of the Norwegian adjective tykk, meaning thicker. It is used to compare the thickness or density of objects and materials, as in Denne veggen er tykkere enn den andre, “This wall is thicker than the other.” The form is standard in Bokmål Norwegian; in some dialects and in Nynorsk a closely related form such as tjukkare may be used instead.

Etymology and cognates: Tykkere derives from the historical roots of the word meaning “thick.” It shares a Germanic lineage with cognates in neighboring Scandinavian languages, such as Danish tyk and Swedish tjock, reflecting common origins for the concept of thickness across the family.

Usage notes: In Norwegian, tykkere functions as a degree form used in comparative constructions, typically with en/den/denne and with enn (than). It mainly describes physical thickness, but in appropriate contexts it can extend to metaphorical density or intensity. Correct usage depends on context and the noun being described.

Variants and dialects: In Nynorsk, the corresponding comparative form is often tjukkare, reflecting the dialectal and orthographic differences between Bokmål and Nynorsk. Pronunciation and spelling can vary across regional dialects, but the basic idea remains the same: one thing being more thick than another.

See also: Thickness, Comparative grammar, Norwegian language.