unntakinn

Unntakinn is a noun form found in some Norwegian dialects and older or regional spellings, corresponding to the definite singular of the noun unntak, which means exception or exemption. In standard contemporary Bokmål, the corresponding definite form is typically unntaket, while unntakinn appears in dialectal texts, historical writings, or specific linguistic descriptions. The form reflects how certain dialects mark definiteness on masculine nouns with the -inn suffix.

Linguistic usage and meaning: Unntakinn denotes “the exception” and can be used to refer to a specific exception that has been previously mentioned or established in discourse. As a grammatical form, it illustrates how definiteness can be encoded in different Norwegian varieties. The base noun unntak itself stems from a broader semantic field of deviations from rules or norms, i.e., things that are not covered by general provisions.

Context and variation: Because unntakinn is not the standard definite form in modern Bokmål, its appearance signals dialectal spelling, historical registers, or language-in-education materials that preserve older inflection patterns. In most contemporary Norwegian writing intended for a general audience, unntaket (or forms consistent with the standard variety) would be used instead. Researchers and language learners studying Norwegian dialects or historical texts may encounter unntakinn as part of the broader discussion of definiteness and noun inflection.

See also: unntak.