søkerens

Søkerens is the genitive singular form of the Norwegian noun søker, meaning “the applicant” or “the seeker.” It is used to indicate possession, signaling that something belongs to the person who is applying or seeking.

Formation and usage

The possessive is formed by adding the suffix -ens to the base noun: søker + ens → søkerens. This construction is common in formal and written Norwegian when referring to material related to a specific applicant or seeker, such as documents, qualifications, or statements.

Examples

- søkerens CV (the applicant’s CV)

- søkerens erfaring (the applicant’s experience)

- søkerens brev (the applicant’s letter)

- søkerens begrunnelse (the applicant’s justification)

Context and alternatives

Søkerens is predominantly used in contexts involving job applications, admissions, or legal/administrative documents. In everyday speech, speakers may opt for pronoun-based or descriptive phrasing instead of the possessive suffix, depending on formality and clarity. For instance, one might say “CV-en til søkeren” (the applicant’s CV) in more colloquial or spoken Norwegian.

See also

Norwegian grammar, possessive forms, and nominal possession.