rekkefølgen

Rekkefølgen is a Norwegian noun meaning the arrangement or order of elements in time, space, or logic. It describes how things are placed in a sequence, how steps in a procedure are organized, and how data, items in a list, or categories are sorted. The definite form rekkefølgen refers to “the order” within a given context.

In practice, rekkefølgen is used across many fields. In everyday language, people discuss the rekkefølgen of steps in a process or the order of tasks in a project. In grammar, ordrekkefølge refers to the arrangement of words in a sentence, which influences meaning and emphasis. In data handling and computing, the rekkefølgen of records, values, or columns matters for sorting, presentation, and analysis. In education and planning, establishing the correct rekkefølgen of activities supports clarity and safety.

Examples: “Vi må følge rekkefølgen i listen: først, deretter, til slutt.” In Norwegian grammar, the ordrekkefølgen is important for structuring clauses and conveying who does what. See also: ordrekkefølge, tabellrekkefølge, prioritering.