lektjoner
Lektjoner is a Norwegian noun that appears mainly in two domains: education and religious liturgy. The word denotes multiple units that are designated for study or reading, and its precise sense depends on context. In many texts it is the plural form of lektion/lektion, a loanword derived from Latin lectio meaning reading or lesson. In contemporary Norwegian there is a tendency to favor other terms in everyday use, but lektjoner can still be found in older literature, regional usage, or institutional language.
In education, lektjoner can refer to the units of study or the material assigned for a course,
In a religious context, lektjoner typically means the scriptural readings designated for worship services. The singular
Usage of the term varies by region and institution, and it is less common in everyday language
See also: Lectionary, Lektion, Lekser, Undervisning.
References: Dictionary entries in Bokmålsordboka and Nynorskordboka; general discussions of Norwegian loanwords and vocabulary.