programmene

Programmene is the definite plural form of the Norwegian noun program. In Norwegian, programmene refers to multiple programs and is used across contexts, including software programs, television or radio programs, and other organized sets of instructions or offerings. The term appears in both everyday speech and formal writing.

In computing, a program is a sequence of instructions that a computer can execute to perform a task. Programs vary from small scripts to large applications and are created in programming languages. Norwegian distinguishes the noun program from the verb å programmere (to program); the indefinite plural form is programmer, while the definite plural form is programmene.

In broadcasting and media, programmene denotes the lineup of scheduled content—TV shows, radio segments, and other broadcasts. A program guide or schedule lists the individual programs and their times. In this sense, a program is treated as a unit of content, rather than as software.

Etymology and grammar: The Norwegian term derives from the English word program, with standard Norwegian plural formation. The indefinite plural is programmer, while the definite plural is programmene. The masculine/neutral noun system in Bokmål uses the suffix -ene for definite plurals.

See also: programvare (software), programmering (programming).