reisene

Reisene is the definite plural form of the Norwegian noun reise, meaning journeys or trips. As a common noun used in both Bokmål and Nynorsk, reisene refers to multiple trips that are already known or specified in the context.

Grammatically, the basic forms are: singlular reis(e) for a single trip, indefinite plural reiser for unspecified trips, singular definite reisen for “the journey,” and plural definite reisene for “the journeys.” The term is commonly employed in travel writing, journalism, and everyday speech when discussing more than one trip, whether planned, completed, or contemplated.

Etymology and cognates: reis(e) derives from Old Norse and belongs to the Germanic family of languages. Its relatives in other Scandinavian languages reflect a shared concept of moving from place to place. In modern Norwegian, the word has retained a straightforward inflection pattern that supports easy formation of related terms and compounds.

Usage and nuance: Reisene can denote a collection of experiences, a set of itineraries, or a series of travel events. It often occurs with adjectives or verbs that describe timing, planning, or outcomes, such as “reisene til sommeren” (the trips for the summer) or “reisene ble avbrutt” (the trips were interrupted).

Translations and related terms: In English, reisene translates to “the trips” or “the journeys.” Related Norwegian terms include reise (the journey or trip), reiser (plural indef.), reisefølge (travel party), and reisemål (travel destination).

See also: Reise, Reiser, Reisemål, Reisefølge.