Veiledningen

Veiledningen is a Norwegian noun meaning “the guidance” or “the instruction.” In everyday Norwegian, veiledning refers to advice, instructions, or guidelines provided to help someone perform a task or comply with rules. The definite form Veiledningen is used when the guidance in question is particular or previously identified, for example in official documents or publications.

The word veiledning derives from the verb veilede, “to guide,” with the nominalizing suffix -ning. The term has long-standing use in administrative, educational, and professional contexts, where it refers to sets of directions, procedures, or counseling materials. In public administration, veiledninger are issued to clarify laws, regulations, or policy recommendations, and are intended to standardize practice or aid compliance.

In education and business, a veiledning can be a manual, a workbook, or supplementary material designed to support learning or implementation. In literature and media, Veiledningen may appear as a title or fictional element, though it is not tied to a single canonical work. As a general concept, it can also be used metaphorically to describe guidance offered by mentors, experts, or institutions.

See also: veiledning, veiledninger.