matliste
Matliste is a Norwegian term referring to a list of food items to buy, commonly understood as a grocery list or shopping list. It is used for meal planning and grocery shopping, helping ensure necessary ingredients are available while supporting budgeting and reducing food waste. A matliste may be created for a single trip or as a weekly plan, often organized by category such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and dry goods, and aligned with a meal plan for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Etymology and usage: The word is formed from mat meaning food and liste meaning list. In everyday
Construction and practices: A typical matliste starts with staples and recurring items, followed by ingredients needed
Relation to related concepts: A matliste intersects with meal planning and grocery management. While a recipe
Examples: For a week featuring chicken curry and vegetarian pasta, a matliste might include chicken, onions,