vake

Etymology 1
From, from. Ultimately from the root.

Verb

 * 1)  to be awake, to not get to sleep
 * korkje greie å vake eller sove
 * 1)  to stay awake (through the night) to help or keep watch
 * vake over ein sjuk
 * to watch over a sick one
 * 1)  to be on guard, on watch


 * 1)  to appear at the surface of the water
 * fisken vakte etter fluga
 * the fish jumped at the fly
 * 1)  to float, stay afloat
 * båten vaker fint
 * the boat floats nicely

Etymology 2
From. , with which it shares its meanings, as well as and.

Noun

 * 1) waking, the act of staying awake
 * 2)  (service) on the eve of a saint's day

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1) cow

Verb

 * 1) To be vacant.