omsetter

Omsetter is a verb form found in Norwegian and Danish, among other Scandinavian languages. It is the present tense of the verb omsette, which broadly means to translate, render, or convert something from one form into another. In linguistic use, omsette can describe translating a text from one language into another, or converting data, units, or formats.

In economic and business contexts a closely related term is omsetning, which denotes turnover or revenue—the total income generated by a company during a period. Omsetter as a standalone noun is uncommon in contemporary Norwegian; when referring to a person who translates, the usual term is oversetter (translator).

Usage notes and examples:

- Hun omsetter teksten til engelsk. (She translates the text into English.)

- Bedriftens omsetning økte i fjor. (The company’s turnover increased last year.)

Cross-language and etymology:

- The form arises from a common Scandinavian root related to transforming or rendering something into another form. While the basic sense of translating or converting remains, the exact everyday usage varies by language and context.

- In Danish, omsette is understood similarly, but in Norwegian, oversetter is the more common noun for a person who translates, while omsetter is primarily a verb.

- In other Nordic languages, different verbs are used for the act of translation, so omsetter may appear mainly in historical or formal texts.

See also: omsetning, oversetter, oversettelse.