fremgang

Fremgang is a noun used in Norwegian and Danish to denote progress, development, or improvement toward a goal. It can describe positive change in a process, in an organization, or in a person’s performance. The term is widely used across contexts such as politics, education, business, and sport to refer to forward movement or success over time.

Etymology: The word is built from roots meaning forward and moving, reflecting the idea of moving forward. It has cognates across Scandinavian languages and related Germanic terms.

Usage notes: In sentences, one can say fremgang i arbeidet (progress in the work) or fremgang i markedet (progress in the market). Common phrases include å oppnå fremgang (to achieve progress). The term is often contrasted with fremdrift, which emphasizes momentum, and with fremgangsmåte, which means method or procedure.

See also: fremdrift, fremgangsmåte.