Konkurransen

Konkurransen is the definite singular form of the Norwegian noun konkurranse, meaning competition, contest, or rivalry. It is used to refer to the concept of competition in various domains, including sports, academics, markets, and events. The indefinite form konkur–anse is used when speaking of a generic competition, while konkurransen identifies a specific competition or a context already known to the listener.

Etymology and related forms: The word konkurranse derives from the Latin concurrere, meaning to run together or contend, and has entered Norwegian through historical contact with Danish and other European languages. The term shares its roots with related words in other Nordic languages and with the English word competition.

Usage and capitalization: In Norwegian text, konkurransen appears in sentences that describe a particular competition, for example, “Konkurransen om prisen ble avsluttet i går,” where the definite form signals a known event. In titles or when used as a proper name, Konkurransen may be capitalized as a named competition. The word can be used across different registers, from formal reporting to casual reference.

See also: Competition, contest, rivalry. The term is closely related to linguistic usage of definite noun forms in Norwegian and to cognate terms in neighboring languages.