brukeren

Brukeren is the definite singular form of the Norwegian noun bruker, meaning the person who uses something, such as a device, service, or system. The indefinite form is en bruker; the definite plural is brukerne; the plural without the definite article is brukere. The term is widely used across technology, design, and service sectors to denote the end user or person interacting with a product or system, as distinct from a buyer, consumer, or administrator.

In practice, brukeren is central in user-centered design, where the needs, tasks, and constraints of the user guide development and evaluation. In discussions of user interfaces (UI) and user experience (UX), brukeren is the reference point for usability, accessibility, and satisfaction. The concept also appears in privacy and data-protection contexts, where the rights and expectations of the brukeren regarding personal data and consent are considered.

Etymology and grammar: brukeren derives from the noun bruk (use) with the agent suffix -er, and the definite form adds the suffix -en. The word follows standard Norwegian pluralization patterns, with brukere as the indefinite plural and brukerne as the definite plural.

See also related terms such as brukersentrert design, brukergrensesnitt, and brukeropplevelse, which describe aspects of designing and evaluating products from the perspective of the brukeren.