igjennom

igjennom is a Norwegian term used as a preposition meaning through, across, or by means of; it denotes passage through a space or obstacle, and can also indicate completion or examination of a process or text. In contemporary standard Norwegian, the common form is gjennom; igjennom is primarily seen as a variant found in some dialects or older texts, and occasionally used for emphasis in literary or poetic writing.

Etymology: The form is related to the base preposition gjennom, with i- as an historic or stylistic prefixed intensifier. Modern standard usage favors gjennom.

Usage: Used with verbs and nouns to indicate traversal or thoroughness. Examples: gå igjennom døren (go through the door); lese igjennom rapporten (read through the report). In figurative sense, to go igjennom a process or plan means to examine it in detail or to endure a period. In many contexts, replacing igjennom with gjennom does not change meaning, but can alter tone.

Variants and spelling: igjennom is less common in contemporary writing; gjennom is the preferred and widely used form. Some dialects and historical texts retain igjennom as a distinct variant.

See also: Gjennom; Norwegian prepositions; English through.