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øyeblikk

Øyeblikk is a Norwegian noun meaning a moment or a very short period of time. It denotes a brief interval and is used in both literal and figurative senses. The singular form is et øyeblikk, and common expressions include i et øyeblikk, meaning in a moment or for a moment.

Etymology and cognates: The word combines an eye-related element with a term for a glance or look,

Usage and meaning: Øyeblikk is used for precise moments as well as more general brief intervals. It

Translations and equivalents: In English, øyeblikk is usually rendered as moment or instant; in some contexts,

reflecting
the
idea
of
a
moment
as
perceived
by
the
eye.
It
has
cognates
in
other
Scandinavian
languages,
such
as
Swedish
ögonblick
and
Danish
øjeblik,
which
convey
the
same
sense
of
a
brief
point
in
time.
The
term
is
established
in
Norwegian
from
old
Scandinavian
roots
and
remains
the
standard
word
for
a
short
time
interval
in
contemporary
usage.
can
function
in
literal
statements,
for
example
describing
a
short
passage
of
time,
or
figuratively
to
indicate
something
happening
quickly,
such
as
a
change
that
occurs
in
a
moment.
It
contrasts
with
longer
time
units
like
minutt
(minute)
and
is
a
common
feature
of
everyday
speech,
journalism,
and
literature.
idioms
like
blink
of
an
eye
are
used
to
convey
speed
or
brevity.
The
term
remains
a
core
part
of
Norwegian
vocabulary
for
expressing
time
intervals
that
are
short
but
definite.