firti

Danish

Etymology

Borrowed from Norwegian førti and Swedish fyrtio, from Old Norse fjórutigi.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈfiɐ̯tˢi]

Numeral

firti

1. forty

   Synonym: fyrre

Usage notes

• Sometimes used for clarity on checks and documents and in communication with other Scandinavians.

References

• “firti” in Den Danske Ordbog