okser

Okser is a word used in Danish and Norwegian to mean oxen. It is the plural form of okse, a noun referring to an adult male cattle traditionally used for draft and heavy farm work. In agricultural contexts, okser appears when discussing multiple draught animals or livestock on a farm. For example, the Danish sentence Der var to okser på gården translates to There were two oxen on the farm. In Norwegian, okser serves the same plural function when describing oxen or draught animals in farming or rural life.

Beyond its ordinary noun use, okser may also appear as a surname or brand name in Scandinavian contexts, though it is not widely used as an international term. In English-language discussions of Scandinavian farming, okser is typically translated as "oxen."

Etymology: okse is related to other Germanic terms for cattle, and okser shares a common root with the English word "ox." The word’s usage remains regional, with strongest recognition in Denmark and Norway.