Norwegian · Common Verbs
Slutte
To end / stop
Beginnerverb
Definition
To finish or come to a close.
Example
Møtet slutter klokka tolv.
The meeting ends at twelve.
Etymology
Derived from Old Norse 'slúta', the term 'slutte' has roots in the Proto-Germanic '*slutōną', meaning 'to close or to shut'. Its meaning has remained consistent in modern Norwegian.
How & Where It’s Used
'Slutte' is used in both spoken and written Norwegian, commonly in informal contexts and everyday conversation. It is widely understood across different regions of Norway.