Førmåltid

Førmåltid is a Norwegian term formed from before (før) and meal (måltid). It is used primarily in medical and dietary contexts to indicate actions that should occur before eating. In prescriptions and nutrition guidance, før måltid describes the timing of taking medicines, supplements, or conducting tests in relation to a meal, often with a specified time window such as thirty minutes before måltidet.

In clinical settings, fyrr måltid instructions help ensure the effectiveness or safety of treatment. Examples include taking a tablet før måltidet or performing a blood sugar test på før måltid. The expression can be found in patient information leaflets, dosing schedules, and dietary plans.

In everyday language, the term is less common outside formal instructions. For foods served before the main course, Norwegian typically uses forrett or appetittvekker rather than førr måltid. The phrase remains primarily a functional descriptor rather than a culinary category.

Linguistically, før måltid highlights the relationship between timing and intake in Norwegian. It can appear in singular or plural form and is often linked to phrases specifying exact times or conditions relative to meals.

See also: måltid, forrett, kosthold, medisinering.