karpe

Karpe is a term used in Norwegian to refer to the common carp, a large freshwater fish of the genus Cyprinus (Cyprinus carpio). Common carp are native to Europe and Asia but have been widely introduced around the world for aquaculture and sport fishing. They are known for their robust body, a range of color patterns from golden to dark, and barbels near the mouth. The term karpe may be encountered in fishery contexts, angling literature, and cooking guides in Scandinavia.

Karpe also denotes the Norwegian hip-hop duo originally known as Karpe Diem. The group was formed in Oslo in the late 1990s and has become one of Norway's most prominent and influential acts. The duo is renowned for blending genres, elaborate live productions, and songs that address social and political issues. In recent years they have performed under the shortened name Karpe.

These uses illustrate how a single word can have distinct meanings in different domains—biology and popular music—within Norwegian culture.