opslaget

Op slaget is the definite form of the noun opslag in Danish, and corresponds to a closely related term in Norwegian. It refers to a notice, poster, announcement, or display that is publicly posted to convey information to a broad audience. The concept covers printed notices on walls, boards, or other surfaces as well as more informal postings.

Etymology and form: The word derives from the verb opstå or opslå, meaning to put up or post. In Danish, the base noun is opslag and the definite form is opsl eg et. In Norwegian, a closely related form is oppslaget or oppslaget, depending on dialect and spelling standard, sharing the same core sense of a publicly displayed message.

Usage: Opsl aget is used for tangible postings such as municipal notices, event posters, shop announcements, or any information displayed in a public space. It can also appear in written contexts to refer to the specific posted notice itself, for example on a bulletin board or outside an institution. In everyday language, it signals information that is meant to be seen and read by passersby or members of a community.

Relation to related terms: Common related terms include oppslagstavle (notice board or bulletin board), opprykk (promotion) in different contexts, and more general terms for announcements or advertisements. While dialectal and regional variations exist between Danish and Norwegian, the underlying concept of a posted notice remains consistent.

See also: Notice board, public announcement, posted information.