fasilitet

Fasilitet is a term used in Norwegian (and closely related Scandinavian languages) to denote a facility: a building, installation, service, or piece of equipment that supports a specific activity or process. The word is used when referring to the tangible assets that enable operations, services, or access, rather than to actions themselves.

Originating from the Latin facilitas meaning ease or convenience, the term entered Norwegian via French facilité and related European languages. In modern Norwegian, fasilitet is often paired with modifiers indicating purpose, location, or sector (for example, educational facilities, healthcare facilities, or production facilities).

Typical facilities include physical structures such as classrooms, hospitals, or manufacturing plants; as well as amenities like restrooms, cafeterias, or networking infrastructure. Facility management covers planning, operation, and maintenance of these assets, with attention to safety, accessibility, energy use, and service quality. The plural form is fasiliteter.

In some contexts, anlegg is used for larger or more complex installations and may contrast with fasilitet, which emphasizes the amenity or service provided. The distinction is nuanced and can vary by sector or country.

Understanding fasilitet is important in urban planning, public administration, and business operations to ensure that facilities meet needs efficiently and equitably.