lønnsomme

Lønnsomme is a Norwegian adjective meaning profitable or lucrative. It is used to describe financial outcomes, ventures, or activities that yield a return or benefit. The form lønnsomme is the plural form used with plural nouns; the singular form is lønnsom.

In practical use, lønnsomme describes items or undertakings with positive financial potential. Common contexts include business, investments, and projects. Examples include lønnsomme investeringer (profitable investments), lønnsomme prosjekter (lucrative projects), or et lønnsomt foretak (a profitable enterprise). The related noun lønnsomhet denotes profitability or the degree of profitability.

Grammatical note: lønnsomme is the plural adjective form, while lønnsom serves as the singular. The term is widely used in formal and semi-formal Norwegian, particularly in economic or corporate discourse. It can be contrasted with synonyms such as innbringende (lucrative or money-bringing) and rentabel (rentable), which may carry slightly different nuance or emphasis in context.

See also: profitability, profitability metrics, business profitability, and related Norwegian terms for financial performance.