fjæren

Fjæren is a Norwegian term that can refer to more than one thing. In everyday use, fjæren is the definite singular form of the noun fjær, meaning "feather." It denotes a specific feather or the feather of a bird as a feature of its plumage. For example, "Fjæren på fuglen var hvit" describes the feather on the bird as white. The word can also appear in idiomatic expressions related to plumage, hats adorned with a feather, or quills used for writing.

As a proper noun, Fjæren may also function as a place name or surname in Norway. When used in this way, it is capitalized and treated as a distinct entity separate from the common noun. The exact geographic distribution and historical origins of such toponyms or surnames are typically documented in local records and genealogical sources.

In linguistic reference works, fjæren is noted as the definite form of fjær and illustrates how Norwegian forms change to indicate definiteness. The term thus belongs to everyday vocabulary as well as to the broader category of toponyms and surnames derived from natural features.