prøvene

Prøvene is a Scandinavian term that can refer to multiple concepts depending on context. As a dictionary entry, it is the definite plural of the noun prøve in Norwegian and Danish, used to denote either samples or tests.

In Norwegian, prøvene typically means the samples or trials considered as a set, as in a laboratory or quality-control context. For example, prøvene ble analysert translates to the samples were analyzed. In Danish, the corresponding definite plural is prøverne, with a similar range of meanings tied to tests, examinations, or samples used for analysis.

Beyond everyday usage, Prøvene may appear as a proper noun, serving as a title for a work, publication, or other creative or informational artifact. In such cases, the capitalization signals its status as a name rather than a common noun, though there is no single widely recognized subject universally associated with the title.

Etymologically, prøve encompasses senses of examination, attempt, and sample, with cognates across Norwegian, Danish, and other Scandinavian languages. The definite plural forms—prøvene in Norwegian and prøverne in Danish—are used when referring to specific, identified collections of samples or tests.

See also: prøve, prøverne, prøvene, and related terms in Norwegian and Danish lexicons.