yrket

Yrket is the definite singular form of the Norwegian noun yrke, meaning occupation or profession. It denotes the specific line of work a person follows and is used in contexts such as career guidance, employment statistics, and everyday conversation. The word yrke is a neuter noun; its definite form yrket is used when the occupation is identified or discussed as a particular profession.

In usage, yrket appears in phrases describing a person’s work life, such as changing professions or discussing qualifications. For example, a common expression is bytte yrke, meaning to change one’s profession. Yrket can be contrasted with broader terms like arbeid (work) or faget (field/subject), depending on whether the reference is to a general activity, a specific task, or a broader field of work. The term also features in official classifications of occupations and in educational contexts when guiding students toward vocational paths or higher education choices.

Grammatically, yrke is the base form, while yrket serves as the definite form in singular usage. Plural forms exist as yrker (indefinite) and yrkene (definite), used when referring to multiple occupations. The concept of yrket is central to discussions of the labor market, career development, and social discourse about work and profession in Norwegian society.