Kjøper

Kjøper is a Norwegian noun meaning a person who buys goods or services. It denotes the purchaser in a transaction and is the counterpart to the seller (selger). The term is gender-neutral and used across everyday language, business, and law.

Etymology: The noun is derived from the verb kjøpe "to buy," which itself comes from Old Norse kaupa. The agent noun suffix -er forms a person who performs the action, yielding kjøper.

Usage: In commerce, a kjøper initiates a transaction and assumes duties such as payment and accepting delivery, depending on the contract. In consumer protection and contract law, the buyer's rights and responsibilities are defined relative to the seller, including warranties, returns, and dispute resolution. The term appears in invoices, purchase agreements, and standard contract templates.

Variants and regional use: In Bokmål Norwegian, the form is kjøper. In some dialects or in Nynorsk, forms such as kjøpar may be used.

See also: selger, kunde, forbruker.