Suksessen

Suksessen is the definite form of the Norwegian noun suksess, meaning “the success.” It is used in Bokmål and Nynorsk when referring to a particular success or a period characterized by successful outcomes. The indefinite form is suksess, and the definite form suksessen is created by adding the definite suffix -en in Bokmål. In nynorsk, the same formation is used.

Etymology: The word suksess comes from the French succès, via Danish and Norwegian usage, ultimately tracing back to Latin successus meaning achievement or result. In Norwegian, the spelling reflects phonological conventions, with a preserved k and the standard Latin-based root.

Usage: The term is common in discussions of business, culture, sports, and media. It can refer to a single accomplishment or to a sustained period of achievement. Common collocations include en stor suksess (a big success) and å oppnå suksess (to achieve success). The definite form suksessen is used when the speaker or writer has a specific, identifiable success in mind, e.g., Suksessen i 2019 fortsatte i 2020.

See also: While distinct from other related terms like suksesshistorie (a success story) or langsiktig suksess (long-term success), suksessen functions as the definite noun phrase within Norwegian discourse.