lytterens

Lytterens is the genitive singular form of the Norwegian noun lytter, meaning the listener. It functions as a possessive modifier, indicating that something belongs to or is associated with a listener. The form is commonly used in Bokmål Norwegian and appears in media, literature, and everyday language when referring to the perspective, input, or property of a listener.

Morphology and usage: In Norwegian possessive forms, the suffix -s is added to the definite singular form of the noun. The definite singular of lytter is lytteren, so the possessive singular becomes lytterens. The corresponding plural form is lytt rene s, i.e., lytternes for “the listeners’.” For example, lytterens spørsmål means “the listener’s question,” and lytterens kommentar means “the listener’s comment.” The construction is neutral and widely understood in written and spoken Norwegian.

Context and function: Lytterens is frequently used in radio, television, podcasts, and online forums when referring to feedback or standpoint supplied by a listener. It can also appear in academic or journalistic writing to attribute a view or concern to the audience, rather than to a speaker or author alone.

See also: lytter (listener), possessive forms in Norwegian, Bokmål orthography.