utrykk

Utrykk (often written uttrykk) is a Norwegian noun meaning expression or phrasing. It covers the way something is said or written, including words, phrases, and idiomatic constructions that convey meaning, tone, or attitude.

In linguistics, uttrykk refers to a unit of language that functions as a single meaningful element. This can be as simple as a single word or a fixed expression whose meaning cannot be inferred from its individual parts, such as idioms and set phrases (fast uttrykk). The term also extends to nonverbal expression, such as facial expression and body language, when discussed as a form of uttrykk.

Spelling and variation: standard Norwegian uses uttrykk. The form utrykk is found in some dialect texts or as a misspelling and is generally avoided in formal writing. The related verb is å uttrykke, meaning to express.