Norwegian · Culture & Society
Regjering
Government
Intermediatenoun · feminine
Definition
The group of people who govern a country.
Example
Regjeringen bygde en ny vei.
The government built a new road.
Etymology
The word 'regjering' comes from the Old Norse 'regjering', which is related to the concept of governance and ruling. It has been in use since the establishment of formal governance structures.
How & Where It’s Used
'Regjering' is primarily used in political and legal discussions, in formal registers. It is widely understood across Norway in both spoken and written form.