Vinnere

Vinnere is a Norwegian noun meaning "winners." It is the plural form of vinner, a person who wins a competition, prize, or contest. In Norwegian, the indefinite singular is en vinner, the definite singular is vinneren; the indefinite plural is vinnere, and the definite plural is vinnerne. The term is widely used in sports, awards ceremonies, lotteries, elections, and media reporting to identify people or teams that have achieved victory. It can appear in headlines and in sentences such as “Vinnere av konkurransen ble annonsert.”

Etymology and form: Vinnere is derived from the verb vinne, meaning "to win," with the agent noun suffix -er, a common pattern in Norwegian for forming nouns that denote a person who performs an action. The related verb is vinne; the noun vinner specifies the agent, while vinnere indicates multiple agents who have won.

Usage notes: While primarily Norwegian, cognates exist in other Nordic languages with related meanings, though spelling varies. In Swedish, the equivalent is vinnare; in Danish, the corresponding forms are vinder (singular) and vindere (plural), with orthographic differences. Grammatically, vinner is masculine singular; vinnere is masculine plural. The definite forms are vinneren (singular) and vinnerne (plural).

Overall, vinnere is a standard, neutral term used to refer to those who have achieved victory in a wide range of competitive contexts.