helning

Norwegian Bokmål

Etymology

From the verb helle +‎ -ning.

Noun

helning f or m (definite singular helninga or helningen, indefinite plural helninger, definite plural helningene)

1. a slope, incline
2. an inclination, leaning, tendency

Alternative forms

• helling (Nynorsk also)

References

• “helning” in The Bokmål Dictionary.
• “helning” in Norwegian Academy Dictionary (NAOB).