henting

Henting is a Norwegian noun that refers to the act of fetching, collecting, or retrieving something. It derives from the verb hente, meaning to fetch or retrieve, and is used across everyday language as well as in administrative and logistical contexts.

In common usage, henting covers a range of activities such as receiving mail or packages, retrieving items from storage, or arranging for someone to be picked up. In schools, offices, and services, the term appears in phrases like henting av posten (collection of the mail), henting og levering (pickup and delivery), and hentingstjeneste (pickup service). It can also describe the scheduled act of collecting people, for example in the context of a parent coordinating the end-of-day pickup or a transport service.

In logistics and public services, henting is closely linked to the companion concept levering, forming the standard pair for transportation workflows such as goods or waste collection. The related noun innhenting refers to the act of gathering information, opinions, or data from various sources, often used in research or administrative procedures. Cognate terms exist in other Scandinavian languages, such as Swedish hämtning and Danish hentning, with similar meanings.

As a surname, Henting exists but is uncommon and not tied to a single predominant historical figure. Overall, henting denotes a practical action of retrieving or bringing items or people to a desired place, with broad application in daily life and service sectors.