leggafram

Leggafram is a term occasionally found in Norwegian-language texts as a nonstandard, one-word variant of the common verb phrase legge fram, which means to present, propose, or submit something for consideration. In standard Norwegian, the two-word form legge fram is preferred; legg fram is the imperative. The single-word form legga/leggafram appears mainly in informal writing, headlines, or online communication where space is at a premium, and it is not part of formal grammar.

Etymology and forms: The term is constructed from leg- (to lay or place) and fram (forward), mirroring related forms in Danish (lægge frem) and Swedish (lägga fram). The one-word variant signals a shorthand or stylistic compression rather than a new lexical item with a distinct meaning.

Usage and examples: It is used to indicate that a proposal or document is presented. Example: Partiet vil legg fram et forslag i kommende møte. In formal prose, the standard form should be used: Partiet vil legge fram et forslag i kommende møte.

Regional variation and reception: The form is more likely to appear in online media and informal contexts among Norwegian speakers; less common in formal writing or official documents. See also: legge fram; legga fram.