In North Samic, Gáidnu is a rope made of roots for boats or fishing nets; Gáidnulaŝ refers to a clumsy person; and Geaidnu is a road or a way. In a Saami dictionary of 1780, Kainolats had the meaning "Norwegian or Swedish man" while Kainalats had the meaning "Norwegian or Swedish woman", though it could also have the meaning "peasant".
In North Samic, Gáidnu is a rope made of roots for boats or fishing nets; Gáidnulaŝ denotes an awkward person; and Geaidnu signifies a road or path. In a Saami dictionary from 1780, Kainolats had the meaning "Norwegian or Swedish man" while Kainalats had the meaning "Norwegian or Swedish woman", though it could also mean "peasant".