Støtten

Støtten is the definite singular form of the Norwegian noun støtte, meaning support or backing. It can refer to a physical support such as a prop or beam, an abstract or financial backing, or the person, group, or institution that provides support. The term is used in everyday language as well as in technical and institutional contexts.

In practice, støtten appears in phrases related to aid and resources, such as finansiell støtte (financial support) or statlig støtte (government support). It can describe both ongoing backing and a one-time grant. In architecture, engineering, and construction, støtten denotes a load-bearing element—a support or brace that helps carry weight. When speaking about a specific support, one might refer to “støtten” of a structure, emphasizing that a particular support is being discussed.

Etymology and related forms: støtten derives from the Old Norse roots connected to the concept of pushing, supporting, or sustaining. The word has cognates across the Scandinavian languages; Danish uses støtte with a similar meaning, while Swedish uses stöd and stötta in related senses. The Norwegian definite form støtten reflects common noun inflection in the language.

As a toponym or organizational name, Støtten may also appear as a proper noun in some contexts, referring to a place or entity named after the concept of support. See also støtte (the base form) and related terms for synonyms and broader usage.