Norwegian · Work & Business
Kontor
Office
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A room or building where people work at desks.
Example
Sjefen er på kontoret nå.
The boss is at the office now.
Etymology
'Kontor' is derived from the Latin 'computatorium', meaning 'a place for counting.' It has evolved to refer to an office or workspace in modern Norwegian.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kontor' is primarily employed in formal contexts, particularly in business and office settings. It is widely used in written and spoken Norwegian.