Idrettens

Idrettens is the possessive determiner form of the Norwegian noun idrett, meaning sport or athletic activity. In Norwegian, idrett has a definite form idretten, and the possessive form idrettens signals belonging to or related to sport. It is used as a determiner before another noun, in a way similar to the English "the sport's" or "sport’s."

Usage of idrettens is common in formal and semi-formal Norwegian when referring to aspects of the sporting world as a sector or community. Examples include idrettens organisasjoner (the sport’s organizations), idrettens historie (the history of sport), or idrettens hus (the House/Center of Sport). The form can appear in headlines, policy texts, and organizational statements to denote the perspective or priorities of the sport community.

Etymology and grammar: idrett is a native Norwegian word for sport, and the definite form idretten becomes idrettens when the possessive suffix -s is added. Thus idrettens precedes a following noun to express belonging or association with sport. It is not a standalone entity or organization; rather, it is a grammatical construction used to frame phrases about the sporting world.

Relation to other terms: Related concepts include idrett (sport), idrettslag (sports club), idrettsforbund (sports federation), and other phrases that describe elements of the sporting domain. The term is widely understood in Norwegian media, education, and governance to reference the sector as a whole.