troen

Troen is the Danish and Norwegian definite form of the noun tro, meaning "faith" or "belief." In both languages, troen functions as a common noun used to refer to a system of religious belief, a personal conviction, or trust in people and institutions. The word is typically used in phrases such as troen på Gud (the faith in God) or at have tro (to have faith). The form troen combines the root tro with the definite article suffix -en, and it is comparable to English "the faith" or "the belief."

Etymology and cognates: Troen derives from Old Norse trú, meaning faith or trust, and is cognate with related terms in other Germanic languages. Its core sense encompasses both religious belief and general trust or confidence.

Usage and nuance: In religious contexts, troen denotes organized or individual belief within a tradition. In secular usage, it can refer to confidence or trust in a person, idea, or institution. The term appears in literature, theology, philosophy, and everyday speech, often as part of longer phrases that specify the object of belief or trust.

As a proper noun, Troen can also appear as a name in titles, organizations, or place names, but such uses are limited and context-dependent.