Norwegian · Work & Business
Avtale
Agreement / Appointment
Intermediatenoun · masculine
Definition
A formal agreement, or an appointment.
Example
Vi skrev under avtalen i går.
We signed the agreement yesterday.
Etymology
'Avtale' comes from the Old Norse 'avtala', meaning 'to agree' or 'to negotiate.' It reflects mutual agreements in social and legal contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'Avtale' is commonly used in formal and informal settings regarding agreements and arrangements in both written and spoken discourse across Norway.