Konneksjon

Konneksjon is a Norwegian noun that denotes the state or act of being connected, or a link between two or more things. The term is a direct loan from English “connection,” but in contemporary Norwegian it is less common in everyday language than standard equivalents such as tilkobling (for devices and networks) or forbindelse (for relationships or general links).

Etymology and usage notes: Konneksjon reflects an older or more direct adaptation of the English word, and its spelling mirrors the English source more closely than the typical Norwegian variants. In many contexts, especially technical or formal writing, Norwegian speakers prefer tilkobling or forbindelse. Konneksjon may still appear in technical jargon, brand names, or among speakers who borrow from English.

Contexts and examples: In technology, konneksjon can refer to a network connection, a Bluetooth pairing, a USB link, or a database and API connection established between systems or software components. In social or business language, it can describe a person’s professional or social connections, or the linkage between organisations, services, or events. The term thus spans physical, logical, and relational forms of linking.

Related terms and distinctions: Related Norwegian terms include tilkobling, forbindelse, kobling, and nettverk, each with its own typical usage. Konneksjon remains a valid if less common option in certain registers or contexts where English terminology is preferred or where older Norwegian spelling persists.