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forlik

noun neutersubstantiv intetkjønn

settlement · compromise, agreement (ending a dispute)

PronunciationUttale

fårˋlik oreller fårliˊk

EtymologyOpphav

fra lavtysk; av forliketo reconcile from Low German; from forliketo reconcile

Senses and Example SentencesBetydning og bruk

forsoning (1)reconciliation, kompromisscompromise, enighetagreement · consensus reconciliationforsoning (1), compromisekompromiss, agreementenighet
  • slutte forlik to reach a settlement
  • inngå forlik to enter into a settlement
  • møtet endte i forlik the meeting ended in a settlement