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19 Feb 2018
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Question about Norwegian (bokmal)
What is a "bonusbarn"? Why do Norwegians say so about the child? Explain it to me please
What is a "bonusbarn"? Why do Norwegians say so about the child? Explain it to me please
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Bonusbarn means "bonus kid" and means your partners child from a previous relationship.
- Norwegian (bokmal)
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Bonusbarn has the same meaning as stepchild. There is also the word "stebarn". Personally I've heard "stebarn" more, but "bonusbarn" is used because it has a more positive feel to it.

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