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B2 noun 11 دقيقة للقراءة

mottaker

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح mottaker في 30 ثانية

الشرح mottaker in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know 'mottaker' in very simple contexts. Think about a birthday card or a small gift. You might see this word on a form or a label. It simply means the person who gets something. If you are sending a letter, 'mottaker' is the name you write after 'Til' (To). You don't need to worry about complex grammar yet; just recognize that this word identifies the person receiving an item. It is a 'taking person'.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the A2 level, you should be able to use 'mottaker' in basic sentences about daily life. For example, when you are at the post office or using a simple app. You should know that 'en mottaker' is 'a recipient' and 'mottakeren' is 'the recipient'. You might say, 'Hvem er mottakeren?' when looking at a package. You are also starting to see how 'mottaker' is the opposite of 'avsender' (sender). This level is about practical, everyday use in predictable situations like shopping or mail.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the B1 level, you can use 'mottaker' in more varied contexts, including digital and professional ones. You will encounter 'betalingsmottaker' in your bank and understand that it refers to the person or company you are paying. You can handle the plural forms ('mottakere', 'mottakerne') and use the word with prepositions like 'av'. You might describe someone as a 'mottaker av et stipend' (recipient of a scholarship). Your understanding now includes both physical objects and more abstract things like money or information.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the B2 level, which is the level of this word, you should have a nuanced understanding of 'mottaker'. You can use it in formal writing, legal contexts, and technical descriptions. You understand compound words like 'stønadsmottaker' and 'organmottaker'. You can discuss the 'mottaker' in terms of communication theory or social welfare. You are comfortable with the word's placement in complex sentences and can distinguish it from synonyms like 'adressat' or 'begunstiget'. You also recognize the word in news reports about government aid or international prizes.

At the C1 level, you use 'mottaker' with precision and stylistic awareness. You might use it in academic essays to discuss the 'mottaker' of a literary text or a philosophical idea. You understand the subtle differences in register between 'mottaker' and more specialized terms. Your use of the word is grammatically perfect, even in complex plural or definite structures. You can also interpret the word's use in figurative language or high-level technical documentation without hesitation, recognizing its role in defining relationships between parties.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C2 level, 'mottaker' is a tool you use with total fluency. You can engage in deep debates about the 'mottaker's' role in society, law, or science. You might analyze the word's etymology or its development in the Norwegian language. You can use it in high-stakes professional environments, such as drafting legal contracts or scientific papers on signal processing. At this level, you are also aware of the word's historical variants (like 'mottager') and can use them correctly if the stylistic context requires a more traditional or archaic tone.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح

mottaker في 30 ثانية

Mottaker means 'recipient' or 'receiver' in Norwegian.
It is used for people getting mail, money, or awards.
It also refers to electronic devices like radio receivers.
The plural form is 'mottakere' and the definite plural is 'mottakerne'.

The Norwegian word mottaker is a fundamental noun that translates directly to 'recipient' or 'receiver' in English. Etymologically, it is a compound of the prefix 'mot-' (towards/against) and the verb 'å ta' (to take), followed by the agent suffix '-er'. Thus, a 'mottaker' is literally 'one who takes towards themselves' or 'one who receives'. In the modern Norwegian landscape, this word is ubiquitous, appearing in contexts ranging from simple gift-giving to complex legal and technical systems. Whether you are sending a physical letter through the Norwegian postal service (Posten), transferring money via Vipps, or discussing the reception of radio signals, mottaker is the term of choice.

Postal Context: In the world of mail and logistics, the mottaker is the person whose name appears on the 'To' line of an envelope. In Norway, it is crucial to clearly mark the mottakerens navn (recipient's name) and adresse to ensure delivery.

Husk å skrive tydelig navn på mottaker på pakken.

Beyond physical objects, the word is heavily used in digital finance. When you open your banking app in Norway, you will see the field for betalingsmottaker (payment recipient). In a society that is almost entirely cashless, understanding who the mottaker is remains a daily necessity for every resident. Furthermore, the word extends into the abstract. A mottaker of advice or a mottaker of a prestigious award like the Nobel Peace Prize (frequently hosted in Oslo) highlights the word's versatility across different registers of the Norwegian language.

Technical Use: In telecommunications, a 'mottaker' is a device that captures signals, such as a 'radiomottaker' (radio receiver). This shows the word's application to both humans and machines.

Signalet ble plukket opp av en gammel mottaker.

Culturally, being a 'mottaker' in Norway often implies a certain responsibility. For instance, a stønadsmottaker (benefit recipient) is someone receiving social support from NAV (the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration). This specific usage is very common in political and social discourse, often debating the rights and duties of the mottaker. Understanding this word is therefore not just about vocabulary, but about navigating the structure of the Norwegian welfare state and daily administrative life.

Legal/Formal: In legal documents, 'mottaker' is used to identify the party receiving a transfer of rights, property, or notice. It is a precise, neutral term.

Eiendommen ble overført til den rettmessige mottakeren.

Using mottaker correctly in Norwegian involves understanding its grammatical behavior and common prepositional pairings. As a standard '-er' noun, it follows a predictable pattern of declension. In its indefinite singular form, we say en mottaker. In the definite singular, it becomes mottakeren. For the plural, we use mottakere (indefinite) and mottakerne (definite). Mastering these forms is the first step to natural usage.

With Prepositions: The most common preposition used with 'mottaker' is 'av' (of). For example, 'mottaker av prisen' (recipient of the prize). You can also use 'for' in specific contexts like 'mottaker for signalet'.

Hun er en verdig mottaker av dette stipendet.

Another important aspect is the use of compound words. Norwegian loves compounds, and mottaker is a frequent building block. You will often see pakkemottaker (parcel recipient), brev-mottaker (letter recipient), and stønadsmottaker (welfare recipient). When creating these, the 's' is often used as a binder (fuge-s), as in stønad-s-mottaker. This allows for very specific descriptions within a single word, a hallmark of advanced Norwegian fluency.

Identifying the Recipient: In formal letters, you might see the heading 'Mottaker:' followed by the person's details. This is the standard way to address correspondence in Norway.

Vennligst oppgi mottakerens e-postadresse ved bestilling.

In more casual conversation, you might use the word when discussing who should get something. For instance, if you are organizing a secret Santa (gavelek), you might ask: 'Hvem er mottakeren av denne gaven?' (Who is the recipient of this gift?). Notice how the definite form 'mottakeren' is used here because we are referring to a specific, albeit unknown, person. The word maintains its formality but is perfectly acceptable in everyday speech when you want to be precise about the 'who' in an exchange.

Plural Nuances: When talking about a group, 'mottakere' is used. 'Alle mottakere av nyhetsbrevet vil få en rabattkode.'

De er de første mottakerne av den nye teknologien.

In Norway, you will encounter the word mottaker in several very specific, high-frequency environments. The most common is undoubtedly the digital banking sphere. Norway is a pioneer in digital payments, and whether you are using a traditional bank transfer (nettbank) or the mobile app Vipps, the word mottaker is the standard label for the person you are sending money to. When you type in a phone number or an account number, the system will often ask you to 'Bekreft mottaker' (Confirm recipient). Hearing this in a service context is almost guaranteed if you live in Norway.

At the Post Office (Posten/Post i Butikk): When picking up or sending a package, the staff will often ask for the 'mottaker'. They might say, 'Står du som mottaker?' (Are you listed as the recipient?).

Pakken kan bare hentes ut av mottakeren selv.

Another place you will hear this word is in the news (NRK, TV2). It is frequently used when discussing government policy. For example, during discussions about 'strømstøtte' (electricity support), the news anchors will refer to mottakere av strømstøtte. Similarly, in the context of the Nobel Peace Prize, the announcement always begins by identifying the mottaker. This gives the word a sense of importance and formality that elevates it above more casual words like 'den som får'.

In the Workplace: In professional emails, you might discuss the 'mottakere' of a report or a meeting invite. 'Hvem skal stå som mottaker på denne fakturaen?' (Who should be the recipient on this invoice?).

Vi må sjekke at alle mottakere har fått informasjonen.

Finally, in the realm of technology and radio, which is still relevant for maritime and emergency services in Norway's rugged geography, 'mottaker' refers to hardware. If you are hiking and using a GPS or a radio, the device itself is a mottaker. You might hear someone say, 'Mottakeren har dårlig signal' (The receiver has a poor signal). This technical usage is common in manuals and specialized hobbies like 'radioamatør' (ham radio) groups.

Academic/Scientific: In biology or medicine, one might discuss 'mottakere av organer' (organ recipients). This is a very formal and serious context.

Det er viktig at mottakeren ikke avstøter det nye organet.

One of the most frequent errors English speakers make when using mottaker is confusing it with its opposite, avsender (sender). While it seems simple, in the heat of a conversation at the post office, it is easy to mix them up. Remember: 'Av-' means 'away/from' (sender away), and 'Mot-' means 'towards' (receiver towards). Another common mistake is related to the plural form. Learners often forget the 'r' in the indefinite plural, saying 'mottake' instead of mottakere. Because the singular ends in '-er', the plural simply adds an '-e', which can feel counter-intuitive to those used to English '-s' plurals.

The 'Mottak' vs. 'Mottaker' Confusion: Linguistic interference often leads learners to use 'mottak' when they mean 'mottaker'. 'Mottak' refers to the reception area (like in a hotel or hospital) or the act of receiving. 'Mottaker' is the person.

Feil: Jeg er mottak av pakken. (I am reception of the package.)
Riktig: Jeg er mottaker av pakken.

Grammatically, learners sometimes struggle with the definite plural mottakerne. The transition from mottakere (indefinite plural) to mottakerne (definite plural) involves dropping the 'e' from the indefinite plural ending before adding '-ne'. It is not 'mottakerene', but mottakerne. This syncopation is common in Norwegian nouns ending in '-er' and is a key marker of B2-level proficiency.

Preposition Errors: English speakers often want to use 'til' (to) directly after 'mottaker', as in 'mottaker til pakken'. While understandable, 'mottaker AV pakken' is the more standard idiomatic Norwegian.

Feil: Hvem er mottaker til brevet?
Riktig: Hvem er mottaker av brevet?

Lastly, in formal writing, be careful with the word mottager. This is an older, Danicized spelling. While you will see it in old books or very conservative legal texts, in modern 'Bokmål', you should always use mottaker with a 'k'. Using 'g' can make your writing look outdated or overly stuffy unless you are specifically aiming for a 'Riksmål' style.

Social Context Mistake: Using 'mottaker' when you should use 'gjester' (guests). If you are hosting a party, you don't call your friends 'mottakere' of your hospitality; that is too clinical. Use 'gjester'.

Alle mottakerne (correct for a list) vs. Alle gjestene (correct for a party).

While mottaker is the most versatile word for 'recipient', Norwegian offers several synonyms and related terms that carry different nuances. Understanding these can help you sound more natural and precise. The most formal alternative is adressat. This word is specifically used for the person an official communication is addressed to. While every adressat is a mottaker, not every mottaker (like a radio receiver) is an adressat.

Mottaker vs. Adressat: 'Mottaker' is general. 'Adressat' is formal and specific to mail/messages. 'Adressaten har ikke blitt informert ennå.'

Brevet kom aldri frem til adressaten.

In the context of benefits or legal rights, you might encounter begunstiget (beneficiary). This is much narrower than mottaker and is usually found in insurance policies or wills. Another related term is vinner (winner), which is a specific type of recipient—someone who receives a prize through competition. If you are talking about someone receiving an inheritance, arving (heir) is the correct specific term.

Mottaker vs. Bruker: In social services, 'mottaker' (one who receives funds) is often contrasted with 'bruker' (user/client). A 'bruker' actively uses a service, while a 'mottaker' simply receives a payment.

Han er både mottaker av stønad og bruker av tjenesten.

Finally, when discussing communication theory, you might hear dekoder (decoder) or lytter (listener). While a 'mottaker' receives the signal, the 'lytter' is the human who processes it. In technical documentation for electronics, mottakerenhet (receiver unit) is a common compound that provides even more specificity than just 'mottaker'. By choosing between these synonyms, you can tailor your Norwegian to be as academic, legal, or casual as the situation requires.

Antonyms: The most direct opposites are 'avsender' (sender) and 'giver' (giver). 'Giveren' is the one who initiates the gift, 'mottakeren' is the one who ends up with it.

Det må være samsvar mellom giver og mottaker.

How Formal Is It?

حقيقة ممتعة

The 'mot-' prefix in Norwegian is cognate with the English 'meet', reflecting the idea of things coming together.

دليل النطق

UK /ˈmɔtːɑːkər/

US /ˈmɔtːɑːkər/

The stress is on the first syllable: MOT-ta-ker.

يتقافى مع

deltaker (participant) maker (maker) saker (cases/things) baker (baker) vaker (wakes) raker (rakes) taker (takers) smaker (tastes)

أخطاء شائعة

Pronouncing the 'o' as a long 'u' sound.
Skipping the double 't' (it should be a short 'o' because of the double consonant).
Forgetting to pronounce the final 'r'.
Making the 'a' sound like the 'a' in 'cat'.
Applying English stress patterns to the end of the word.

مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 2/5

Easy to recognize in context due to the root 'ta'.

الكتابة 3/5

Plural forms and double 'tt' can be tricky.

التحدث 3/5

Pitch accent and the 'er' ending require practice.

الاستماع 2/5

Clear pronunciation in most dialects.

ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك

المتطلبات الأساسية

å ta mot å motta pakke brev

تعلّم لاحقاً

avsender forsendelse kvittering postnummer fullmakt

متقدم

begunstiget adressat overdrager erverver

قواعد يجب معرفتها

Nouns ending in -er (Agent nouns)

En baker -> bakere; En mottaker -> mottakere.

Compound noun formation with 's'

Stønad + mottaker = stønadsmottaker.

Definite plural syncopation

Mottakere + ne = mottakerne (not mottakerene).

Use of 'av' for possession/origin with titles

Mottaker av prisen.

Pitch Accent 1 for -er nouns

Mottaker usually follows Tone 1 in many dialects.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

أمثلة حسب المستوى

Hvem er mottaker?

Who is the recipient?

Simple question using the singular indefinite form.

Skriv navnet på mottaker.

Write the name of the recipient.

Imperative sentence with a direct object.

Mottaker bor i Oslo.

The recipient lives in Oslo.

Noun as the subject of a simple sentence.

Her er en gave til en mottaker.

Here is a gift for a recipient.

Use of the preposition 'til' (to/for).

Er du mottaker?

Are you the recipient?

Question directed at a person.

Jeg er ikke mottaker.

I am not the recipient.

Negative sentence with 'ikke'.

Navnet til mottaker er Anna.

The recipient's name is Anna.

Genitive-like construction using 'til'.

Mottaker må signere her.

The recipient must sign here.

Modal verb 'må' (must) with an infinitive.

Mottakeren åpnet pakken med en gang.

The recipient opened the package immediately.

Definite singular form 'mottakeren'.

Det er viktig å sjekke mottakerens adresse.

It is important to check the recipient's address.

Genitive form 'mottakerens'.

Vi har mange mottakere i dag.

We have many recipients today.

Indefinite plural form 'mottakere'.

Hvem skal være mottaker av brevet?

Who shall be the recipient of the letter?

Future construction with 'skal være'.

Mottakerne venter på posten.

The recipients are waiting for the mail.

Definite plural form 'mottakerne'.

Hun er en glad mottaker av blomster.

She is a happy recipient of flowers.

Adjective 'glad' modifying 'mottaker'.

Vipps ber deg velge en mottaker.

Vipps asks you to choose a recipient.

Verb 'velge' (to choose) with an object.

Mottakeren må vise legitimasjon.

The recipient must show ID.

Specific requirement for the recipient.

Banken krever navnet på betalingsmottaker.

The bank requires the name of the payment recipient.

Compound noun 'betalingsmottaker'.

Han ble utnevnt til mottaker av prisen.

He was named the recipient of the prize.

Passive-like construction with 'ble utnevnt'.

E-posten ble sendt til feil mottaker.

The email was sent to the wrong recipient.

Adjective 'feil' (wrong) with the noun.

Alle mottakere må bekrefte at de har fått varen.

All recipients must confirm that they have received the item.

Quantifier 'alle' with plural noun.

Mottakeren hadde flyttet uten å si fra.

The recipient had moved without letting (us) know.

Past perfect 'hadde flyttet'.

Er dette en sikker mottaker for pengene?

Is this a secure recipient for the money?

Adjective 'sikker' (secure/safe).

Vi trenger en liste over alle mottakere.

We need a list of all recipients.

Prepositional phrase 'over alle mottakere'.

Mottakeren har rett til å klage på produktet.

The recipient has the right to complain about the product.

Noun phrase 'rett til å klage'.

NAV vurderer om personen er en rettmessig mottaker av stønad.

NAV is assessing whether the person is a rightful recipient of benefits.

Compound 'stønadsmottaker' logic and formal adjective 'rettmessig'.

Radiomottakeren klarte ikke å fange opp signalet i fjellet.

The radio receiver was unable to pick up the signal in the mountains.

Technical use of 'mottaker' as a device.

Det er uklart hvem som er den egentlige mottakeren av informasjonen.

It is unclear who the actual recipient of the information is.

Relative clause 'hvem som er'.

Mottakeren av Nobels fredspris blir annonsert i oktober.

The recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize is announced in October.

Formal passive 'blir annonsert'.

Som mottaker har du et ansvar for å kontrollere innholdet.

As a recipient, you have a responsibility to check the content.

Preposition 'som' (as) indicating a role.

De sosiale forskjellene mellom mottakere og ytere øker.

The social differences between recipients and providers are increasing.

Comparison between 'mottakere' and 'ytere'.

En anonym mottaker donerte en stor sum til sykehuset.

An anonymous recipient (here: of news/request) donated a large sum to the hospital.

Adjective 'anonym'.

Systemet automatiserer utsendelsen til tusenvis av mottakere.

The system automates the dispatch to thousands of recipients.

Large numbers with 'tusenvis av'.

I denne kommunikasjonsmodellen er mottakeren like viktig som senderen.

In this communication model, the recipient is just as important as the sender.

Academic comparison 'like viktig som'.

Teksten krever en aktiv mottaker som kan tolke de skjulte budskapene.

The text requires an active recipient who can interpret the hidden messages.

Metaphorical use of 'mottaker' for a reader.

Mottakerne av den nye reformen reagerte med skepsis.

The recipients of the new reform reacted with skepticism.

Abstract recipient of a political 'reform'.

Gaven var ment for en annen mottaker, noe som skapte forvirring.

The gift was intended for another recipient, which created confusion.

Appositive clause starting with 'noe som'.

Det juridiske ansvaret hviler på mottakeren i det øyeblikket varen er levert.

The legal responsibility rests on the recipient the moment the item is delivered.

Formal legal phrasing 'hviler på'.

Mottakeren må være i stand til å dekode signalet korrekt.

The recipient must be able to decode the signal correctly.

Idiom 'være i stand til' (be able to).

En passiv mottaker vil sjelden dra full nytte av undervisningen.

A passive recipient will rarely benefit fully from the teaching.

Adjective 'passiv' in an educational context.

Adressaten og mottakeren er i dette tilfellet den samme personen.

The addressee and the recipient are in this case the same person.

Distinction between 'adressat' and 'mottaker'.

Mottakerens persepsjon er avgjørende for hvordan kunstverket oppleves.

The recipient's perception is crucial for how the artwork is experienced.

Philosophical/Aesthetic context.

Enhver mottaker av statlig støtte er underlagt strenge kontrollmekanismer.

Any recipient of state support is subject to strict control mechanisms.

Formal bureaucratic language 'underlagt'.

Ved nyretransplantasjon må vevstypen hos mottaker samsvare med donor.

In kidney transplantation, the recipient's tissue type must match the donor.

Medical terminology 'vevstype'.

Mottakerne av det elektroniske signalet må filtrere ut støyen.

The recipients of the electronic signal must filter out the noise.

Technical plural use.

Forfatteren henvender seg til en idealisert mottaker i forordet.

The author addresses an idealized recipient in the preface.

Literary analysis term 'idealisert mottaker'.

Det foreligger ingen bevis for at mottakeren handlet i ond tro.

There is no evidence that the recipient acted in bad faith.

Legal idiom 'i ond tro' (in bad faith).

Mottakerens autonomi må respekteres i alle deler av prosessen.

The recipient's autonomy must be respected in all parts of the process.

Abstract noun 'autonomi'.

Informasjonen ble distribuert til samtlige mottakere via krypterte kanaler.

The information was distributed to all recipients via encrypted channels.

Formal quantifier 'samtlige'.

تلازمات شائعة

rettmessig mottaker

anonym mottaker

betalingsmottaker

stønadsmottaker

radiomottaker

pakke-mottaker

en verdig mottaker

mottaker av informasjon

mottaker av kritikk

passiv mottaker

العبارات الشائعة

Hvem er mottaker?

— Used to ask who is getting the item.

Jeg ser ikke noe navn. Hvem er mottaker?

Står som mottaker

— To be listed as the recipient.

Du står som mottaker på dette brevet.

Til mottakeren

— Dedicated to the recipient.

Hilsen til mottakeren av denne gaven.

Ukjent mottaker

— Recipient unknown (often a postal status).

Brevet ble returnert på grunn av ukjent mottaker.

Bekreft mottaker

— Confirm the recipient (common in apps).

Trykk her for å bekrefte mottaker.

Mottaker betaler porto

— Recipient pays postage (Cash on Delivery).

Denne pakken sendes slik at mottaker betaler porto.

Søk etter mottaker

— Search for recipient (in contact lists).

Bruk søkefeltet for å finne mottaker.

Legg til mottaker

— Add recipient.

Du må legge til en mottaker før du kan sende e-posten.

Mottaker av tjenesten

— Recipient of the service.

Brukeren er også mottaker av tjenesten.

Flere mottakere

— Multiple recipients.

Denne meldingen skal til flere mottakere.

يُخلط عادةً مع

mottaker vs avsender

The sender. Opposite of mottaker.

mottaker vs mottak

Reception desk or the act of receiving. A place, not a person.

mottaker vs mottagelse

A reception party or the way something is received (e.g., 'a warm reception').

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"Å være på mottakersiden"

— To be the one receiving (often used for criticism or benefits).

Det er ikke alltid gøy å være på mottakersiden av slike nyheter.

Neutral

"En takknemlig mottaker"

— Someone who is very happy to receive something.

Barna var takknemlige mottakere av isen.

Informal

"Å finne sin mottaker"

— To find the right audience or person for something.

Budskapet fant endelig sin mottaker.

Literary

"I mottakerens hender"

— Something is now the responsibility of the recipient.

Nå ligger saken i mottakerens hender.

Formal

"Klar for mottaker"

— Ready to be delivered or received.

Pakken er pakket og klar for mottaker.

Neutral

"Mottaker av det glade budskap"

— Recipient of good news (often biblical/humorous).

Han var en lykkelig mottaker av det glade budskap.

Informal

"Sitte i mottaker-rollen"

— To be in the position of a recipient.

Hun trives ikke med å sitte i mottaker-rollen; hun vil heller gi.

Neutral

"Mottakere av alle slag"

— Recipients of all kinds.

Her finnes mottakere av alle slag.

Neutral

"En passiv mottaker"

— Someone who receives without taking action.

Ikke vær en passiv mottaker; still spørsmål!

Educational

"Rett mottaker til rett tid"

— The right recipient at the right time.

Det gjelder å nå rett mottaker til rett tid.

Business

سهل الخلط

mottaker vs mottak

Similar root and sound.

Mottak is the place or act; mottaker is the person or device.

Gå til mottaket (reception) vs. Finn mottakeren (recipient).

mottaker vs mottagelse

Both relate to receiving.

Mottagelse is an event or a response; mottaker is the individual.

En flott mottagelse vs. En glad mottaker.

mottaker vs adressat

Synonyms in many contexts.

Adressat is strictly for mail/messages; mottaker is broader.

Adressaten er ukjent (mail) vs. Radiomottaker (tech).

mottaker vs deltaker

Both end in -taker.

Deltaker is a participant; mottaker is a recipient.

Deltaker i løpet vs. Mottaker av medaljen.

mottaker vs giver

Conceptual opposites.

Giver gives; mottaker takes/receives.

Giveren er anonym.

أنماط الجُمل

Hvem er [mottaker]?

Hvem er mottaker?

[Mottakeren] bor i [sted].

Mottakeren bor i Bergen.

Jeg må velge en [mottaker].

Jeg må velge en mottaker i appen.

Hun er [mottaker] av [noe].

Hun er mottaker av stipendet.

Det er [mottakerens] ansvar å [verb].

Det er mottakerens ansvar å sjekke varen.

Uavhengig av hvem [mottakeren] er...

Uavhengig av hvem mottakeren er, må reglene følges.

Sendt til feil [mottaker].

Brevet ble sendt til feil mottaker.

En [adjektiv] mottaker.

En verdig mottaker.

عائلة الكلمة

الأسماء

mottak (reception)

mottakelse (reception/welcome)

mottaking (the act of receiving)

mottaksapparat (reception system)

الأفعال

å motta (to receive)

å ta imot (to take in/receive)

الصفات

mottakelig (receptive/susceptible)

mottatt (received)

مرتبط

avsender

post

levering

gave

betaling

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كيفية الاستخدام

frequency

Very common in administrative, financial, and technical Norwegian.

أخطاء شائعة

Using 'mottage' for plural. → mottakere
Nouns ending in -er add -e in the plural, but you must keep the 'r' from the singular stem.
Saying 'Jeg er en mottaker av Oslo'. → Jeg er fra Oslo / Jeg bor i Oslo.
Mottaker implies receiving an object or status, not belonging to a place.
Confusing 'mottaker' with 'mottak'. → Mottaker (person), Mottak (place).
You go to the 'mottak' to find the 'mottaker'.
Spelling it 'motaker' (one T). → mottaker
The verb is 'motta', so the noun must reflect that double consonant.
Using 'mottaker' for a party guest. → gjester
'Mottaker' is too formal and clinical for social gatherings.

نصائح

Watch the Plural

Remember the syncopation: mottakere -> mottakerne. This applies to most nouns ending in -er.

Email Etiquette

In professional emails, use 'mottakere' when referring to the people on the 'To' and 'Cc' lines.

Banking Terms

Learn 'betalingsmottaker' early if you live in Norway; you'll see it every time you pay a bill.

The Double T

The double 't' in 'mottaker' is crucial because it keeps the 'o' sound short.

Tone 1

Try to use Tone 1 (a flat or slightly falling tone) on the first syllable.

Postal ID

If you are the 'mottaker' of a 'rekommandert brev' (registered letter), you MUST bring ID.

Root Recognition

Connecting 'mottaker' to 'å ta' (to take) makes it much easier to remember.

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'mottaker' for clarity, but 'den som får' for a more relaxed, conversational vibe.

Legal Precision

In contracts, always define the 'mottaker' clearly to avoid disputes.

Compound Power

Don't be afraid to create compounds like 'gavemottaker'—it's very natural in Norwegian.

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of a 'Mottaker' as someone who 'Motta-kes' (takes) what you 'Mot-send' (send towards).

ربط بصري

Imagine a goal-keeper in soccer; they are the 'mottaker' of the ball.

Word Web

Post Bank Vipps Gave Signal Radio Stønad Pakke

تحدٍّ

Try to find the word 'mottaker' in your online banking app or on a physical receipt today.

أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Norwegian verb 'å motta', which comes from Middle Low German 'mote' (towards) and 'tagen' (to take).

المعنى الأصلي: One who takes something that is coming towards them.

Germanic (North Germanic/Scandinavian branch).

السياق الثقافي

Be careful when using 'stønadsmottaker' as it can sometimes carry a social stigma depending on the political context.

In English, we often use 'recipient' for formal things and 'receiver' for technical things. Norwegian uses 'mottaker' for both.

Nobels Fredspris (Nobel Peace Prize) - The recipient is the 'mottaker'. Posten Norge - The national postal service. NAV - The welfare agency where many are 'mottakere'.

تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية

سياقات واقعية

Banking/Vipps

Velg mottaker
Ukjent betalingsmottaker
Søk etter mottaker
Bekreft mottaker

Post/Shipping

Mottaker må signere
Pakken er hos mottaker
Navn på mottaker
Mottaker ikke hjemme

Awards/Prizes

Årets mottaker
En verdig mottaker
Mottaker av stipendet
Prismottaker

Welfare (NAV)

Stønadsmottaker
Mottaker av dagpenger
Rettigheter som mottaker
Mottakere i kommunen

Technology

Radiomottaker
Signalmottaker
Mottakerenhet
Mottaker med antenne

بدايات محادثة

"Hvem skal stå som mottaker på dette julekortet?"

"Har du noen gang vært mottaker av en mystisk pakke?"

"Er det vanskelig å finne riktig mottaker i Vipps-listen din?"

"Hvem synes du er en verdig mottaker av Nobels fredspris i år?"

"Må man være hjemme for å være mottaker av denne leveransen?"

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

Skriv om en gang du var mottaker av en gave som betydde mye for deg.

Beskriv prosessen med å sende en pakke fra avsender til mottaker.

Hva innebærer det å være en 'passiv mottaker' i samfunnet i dag?

Reflekter over ansvaret en mottaker har når de mottar sensitiv informasjon.

Hvordan har teknologien endret måten vi er mottakere på?

الأسئلة الشائعة

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Det er primært hankjønn (en mottaker), men kan i noen tilfeller brukes som hunkjønn (ei mottaker) hvis personen er kvinne, selv om dette er mindre vanlig i formelt bokmål.

'Mottaker' er den moderne og mest brukte stavemåten i bokmål. 'Mottager' er en eldre form påvirket av dansk, som fortsatt kan finnes i riksmål eller eldre tekster.

Ja, en 'radiomottaker' er det tekniske navnet på en enhet som tar imot radiosignaler. Ordet brukes altså om både mennesker og maskiner.

I ubestemt flertall heter det 'mottakere'. I bestemt flertall heter det 'mottakerne'. Husk å fjerne 'e'-en før '-ne'.

Det er en person som mottar økonomisk støtte fra staten, for eksempel fra NAV. Det er et vanlig ord i norske nyheter.

Ja, når du skal sende penger, må du velge en 'mottaker' fra kontaktlisten din eller taste inn et nummer.

Det vanligste motordet er 'avsender' (for post/pakker) eller 'giver' (for gaver).

Det er mer korrekt og vanlig å si 'mottaker av pakken', selv om folk vil forstå deg hvis du bruker 'til'.

Det betyr at posten ikke kunne finne personen som skulle ha brevet eller pakken, ofte fordi adressen var feil.

Ja, det regnes som et B2-ord fordi det brukes i mange formelle, tekniske og samfunnsrelaterte sammenhenger.

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