samarbejdernes

Samarbejdernes is the definite plural possessive form of the Danish noun samarbejde, meaning collaboration or cooperation. It denotes something belonging to or associated with several collaborations or joint efforts. In usage, samarbejdernes is attached to a following noun to show possession by the plural form of samarbejde, for example samarbejdernes vilkår (the terms of the collaborations) or samarbejdernes resultater (the results of the collaborations).

Grammar and usage notes: The base noun samarbejde has the plural samarbejder and the definite plural samarbejderne. The possessive form samarbejdernes is used to describe properties or aspects linked to those collaborations. It is not used to refer to people; to talk about individuals who cooperate, Danish typically uses samarbejdere (collaborators) or similar terms, rather than samarbejdernes.

Etymology: The word combines sam- (together) and arbejde (work). The sense developed to cover joint or cooperative work performed by two or more parties.

Context and examples: Samarbejdernes terminology appears in discussions of business partnerships, research consortia, or inter-organizational projects. Example phrases include samarbejdernes vilkår, samarbejdernes indflydelse, and samarbejdernes resultater. In historical writing or policy debates, the form may be used to refer to the collective outcome or governance of multiple cooperative efforts.

See also: samarbejde, samarbejder, samarbejdere, Danish possessive morphology.