tilværelsen

Tilværelsen is a Norwegian term that translates roughly as existence or life in the sense of the condition of being. In common usage it refers to the state of living and the circumstances of a person's life, including daily routines, relationships, and the broader environment in which one exists. In philosophical and literary contexts, tilværelsen is used to address questions about what it means to exist, the human condition, and how individuals find meaning within their lives.

Etymology and usage: The word is Scandinavian in origin and forms part of the family of words in Norwegian and Danish that denote existence. It derives from older forms in Old Norse and related Danish and Norwegian varieties; modern usage centers on existence, life, and the conditions of living.

In philosophy and culture, tilværelsen is associated with existential themes such as freedom, responsibility, mortality, and the relationship between individuals and their social and natural environments. It is often employed to describe everyday life as well as the more precarious or ambiguous aspects of human experience, contrasting practical living with abstract ideals.

Related concepts include existence, the human condition, daily life, and the meaning of life.