svarbesvarelse

Svarbesvarelse is a Norwegian term meaning a written answer or response, typically prepared to address specific questions in exams, assignments, or formal inquiries. The word is a compound of svar (answer) and besvarelse (the act of answering, a reply). It is used in both educational and administrative contexts.

In education, a svarbesvarelse refers to the set of written responses a student submits for exam questions or prompts. It may include explanations, calculations, and arguments. Teachers and examiners assess the svarbesvarelse to determine the student’s understanding and mastery of the topic. The format and length vary by subject and assessment regime; some systems require structured solutions, others allow free-form writing.

In administrative or legal contexts, besvarelse denotes a formal written reply to an inquiry, application, complaint, or request for information. A svarbesvarelse in this sense is the complete document produced by a party or authority in response to a procedural step, such as a consultation or a demand for information. The term underscores the act of answering rather than the content alone.

Related terms include besvarelse (the broader term for a reply), svar (an answer), and høringsuttalelse (a consultation response). The exact usage of svarbesvarelse can vary between institutions and dialects; in everyday Norwegian, people more often say “svar” or simply “besvarelse.”