nyter

Nyter is a Norwegian verb form meaning "enjoys," the present tense third-person singular of the infinitive å nyte, which means to enjoy, savor, or relish. It is used to describe experiencing pleasure from activities, moments, or sensations. Examples include Han nyter livet (He enjoys life) and Hun nyter maten (She enjoys the food).

Origin and related terms: Nyte comes from Old Norse nyta, related to nytte "benefit" and nyttig "useful." The closest cognates appear in Danish and Swedish: Danish nyde (to enjoy; present nyder) and Swedish njuta (to enjoy), but nyter is most commonly Norwegian in contemporary usage.

Usage note: Nyter can appear with nouns like livet, maten, utsikten, or with abstract nouns such as ro or stillhet. It conveys active enjoyment or savoring of experience. In Norwegian grammar, nyter follows standard present-tense conjugation patterns and is widely taught in language materials as a basic verb.