sokne

== Norwegian Bokmål == === Alternative forms === sogne (in the sense “to belong, be affiliated”) === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈsɔk.nə/ Rhymes: -ɔknə Hyphenation: sok‧ne === Etymology 1 === From sokn (“underwater-searching implement”) +‎ -e (“verb-forming suffix”). Compare Norwegian Nynorsk sokne (“to search underwater”). ==== Verb ==== sokne (imperative sokn or sokne, present tense sokner, passive soknes, simple past sokna or soknet, supine sokna or soknet, past participle sokna or soknet, present participle soknende, verbal noun sokning) To search the bottom of a body of water with a hook, drag or similar implement for something or someone that has sunk. Synonym: dregge (figuratively) To search thoroughly or probe deeply, especially in one's mind, memory or character. === Etymology 2 === Variant of sogne (“to belong, be affiliated”), reflecting the alternative noun spelling sokn (“parish”). ==== Verb ==== sokne (imperative sokn or sokne, present tense sokner, passive soknes, simple past sokna or soknet, supine sokna or soknet, past participle sokna or soknet, present participle soknende, verbal noun sogning) alternative form of sogne (“to belong, be affiliated”) === Anagrams === snoke === References === “sokne” in The Bokmål Dictionary. “sokne” in Det Norske Akademis ordbok (NAOB). “sogne” in Det Norske Akademis ordbok (NAOB).