badende

Badende is a Norwegian noun referring to people who bathe or swim in water. It is formed from the verb bade “to bathe” with the agent noun suffix -ende, producing a present-participle that is used as a noun to designate participants in the activity. The term is generic and can describe bathers at beaches, lakes, rivers, swimming pools, or public baths.

In usage, badende appears in descriptive text, journalism, and signage. Examples include phrases like “badende ved stranden” (the bathers at the beach) or “område med badende” (area with bathers). It does not specify age, gender, or skill level; it simply identifies people who are currently or regularly engaged in bathing or swimming.

Related terms include badeplass (bathing place), badeanlegg (bathing facility), and badegjest (bather or guest at a bath). The word emphasizes activity rather than a formal status, distinguishing it from terms that denote a group like visitors or swimmers in sports contexts.

Safety and management: Public bathing areas are typically governed by local rules regarding water quality, lifeguards, and hours of operation. Signs and notices may address hazards, restricted zones, and seasonal closures to protect bathers and the environment.

Etymology and scope: The form derives from the verb bade and the -ende suffix, common in Norwegian to form agent nouns and present participles. The concept is widespread across coastlines, lakes, and municipal wellness facilities.

Cite dictionaries: Norwegian dictionaries such as Bokmålsordboka define badende as bathers or those who bathe.