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hinge in Norwegian

hinge in Norwegian is hengsel, gangjern, hengsle — hinge means a jointed device that lets a door, lid, or gate swing open and closed.

hinge in Norwegian

hengsel
noun
A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc.
gangjern
noun
A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc.
hengsle
verb
(transitive) To attach by, or equip with a hinge.
avhenge
verb
(Should we move, merge or split(+) this sense?) (intransitive, with on or upon) To depend on something.

What does "hinge" mean?

  1. noun A jointed device that lets a door, lid, or gate swing open and closed.
    "The old gate creaked on its rusty hinge."
  2. noun A key point on which something else depends.
    "Trust is the hinge on which the whole relationship turns."
  3. verb To depend entirely on something.
    "The whole plan hinges on getting the loan approved."
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hinge in a sentence

  • The old gate creaked on its rusty hinge.
  • Oil the hinges so the door stops squeaking.
  • Trust is the hinge on which the whole relationship turns.
  • The whole plan hinges on getting the loan approved.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hinge" in Norwegian?

"hinge" in Norwegian is hengsel, gangjern, hengsle. hinge means: A jointed device that lets a door, lid, or gate swing open and closed.

How do you use "hinge" in a sentence?

Example: "The old gate creaked on its rusty hinge." In Norwegian, "hinge" is hengsel, gangjern, hengsle.

Are there other ways to say "hinge" in Norwegian?

Yes — Norwegian has 4 translations listed for "hinge": hengsel, gangjern, hengsle, avhenge.

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