Hjernens

Hjernen is the Norwegian noun for the brain, and hjernens is its genitive singular possessive form, meaning "the brain's." It is used to indicate possession or a close association with the brain and is placed before a noun to form a compound phrase, such as hjernens kapasitet (the brain's capacity) or hjernens funksjon (the brain's function).

Morphologically, hjernens is formed by taking the definite singular form of the noun hjernen (the brain) and adding the possessive suffix -s. This pattern is common in Bokmål Norwegian for indicating ownership or attribution to a noun. The construction allows speakers and writers to attribute properties, measurements, or relationships to the brain without repeating the noun.

Usage and context: hjernens appears frequently in scientific, medical, and educational texts, as well as journalism that discusses neuroscience or brain-related topics. It can describe structural features (hjernens delinger), processes (hjernens plastisitet), or functions (hjernens evne til å lære). While the exact form may vary in other Norwegian standards, the concept remains the same: the phrase signals possession or association with the brain, rather than naming a separate concept.

See also: hjerne, neurovitenskap, nevrovitenskap, hjerneanatomi.