fiskane

Fiskane is the definite plural form of the noun fisk, meaning "the fish" in Norwegian, particularly in the Nynorsk written standard. It is used to refer to a group of fish that has already been identified in context. The corresponding definite plural in Bokmål is fiskene, while in Danish and Swedish the common equivalents are fiskerne and fiskarna, respectively. The term appears in everyday language, fisheries reports, and nature writing.

Etymology and morphology: Fisk derives from Old Norse fiskr, and the definite plural suffix -ane is typical of Nynorsk for masculine nouns. The form fiskane thus literally means "the fishes" as a specific, known group. The root and suffix produce parallel forms in other Scandinavian languages: Swedish fiskarna, Danish fiskerne.

Other uses and notes: Fiskane can also appear in surnames or place names in some local contexts, though such uses are less common and are not part of standard dictionaries. As with related terms, attention to regional spelling is important, since forms differ between Norwegian standards and neighboring languages. In general, fiskane stands for "the fish" when the discourse treats a known set of fish.