Moglegheitene

Moglegheitene is the definite plural form of moglegheit, a Norwegian noun meaning “the possibilities” or “the opportunities.” The base moglegheit comes from mogleg meaning “possible,” with the noun-forming suffix -heit indicating a state or quality, a pattern shared with related Germanic languages. The word’s etymology traces to Proto-Germanic roots related to ability and possibility, developed in Old Norse and later Norwegian.

In contemporary Norwegian, moglegheitene is used mainly in written Nynorsk and in formal contexts to refer to available options, future opportunities, or potential outcomes. In Bokmål, the corresponding term is mulighetene. The indefinite plural is moglegheiter; the definite plural is moglegheitene. The term appears in education, business, research, and public discourse, as in phrases such as “Det gir fleire moglegheiter for samarbeid.”

The concept is versatile and can be translated as possibilities, opportunities, or options depending on context. Variations exist across dialects and historical texts, where spellings and usage may differ. In practice, moglegheitene often frames discussion around choice, planning, and potential development.

See also: moglegheit (singular); mulighetene (Bokmål definite plural).