Gjennomslaget

Gjennomslaget is a Norwegian noun that translates roughly as "the breakthrough" or "the penetration." It is formed from gjennom ("through") and slag ("blow" or "strike"), and it refers to a successful passage through an obstacle or to a decisive, disruptive achievement. The definite form, gjennomslaget, denotes a specific breakthrough already identified in discourse.

In politics and public administration, "å få gjennomslag" means to secure approval or passage for a proposal, bill, or policy. In military terms, "et gjennomslag" can refer to a successful penetration of enemy lines. In science, business, and technology, the phrase often denotes a major advancement or breakthrough, signaling a turning point or significant progress in a project or field.

Apart from its use as a common noun, the word is also used as a title or theme in Norwegian media and literature, reflecting the sense of decisive progress. In general language, it describes any situation where obstacles are overcome and a goal is achieved, conveying a sense of momentum and impact.

See also: related terms such as gjennomslag (penetration) and gjennombrudd (breakthrough), which are used in similar contexts to express decisive progress or passage.