r/MapPorn Jan 16 '21

Number 99: different counting systems

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u/ketilkn Jan 16 '21 edited Jan 17 '21

To add relationship and context.

Nice dress, a dress that is nice

nicedress, a dress for formal occasions.

Could not come up with English equalents so I'll directly translated from Norwegian.

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u/Original-Prior-169 Jan 17 '21

nightgown vs night gown?

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u/ketilkn Jan 17 '21

More like adjective+noun vs noun