omsorgs
Omsorgs is a Norwegian linguistic element used to denote care-related matters. It is most often seen as part of compound words rather than as a stand-alone noun, for example omsorgsbehov (care needs), omsorgstjenester (care services), and omsorgssektor (the care sector). The root omsorg means care, concern, or attention, and the suffix -s serves to connect this idea to the following noun in many compounds. In this sense, omsorgs functions as a relational marker rather than a separate concept.
Usage and scope: The term appears in social policy, health care, and social work to describe subfields,
Context and system: In Nordic welfare states, formal omsorg is typically provided by public authorities and
Related topics include ethics of care, care economy, elder care, home care, and long-term care.