B1 noun Neutre

aksjon

/ɑkˈʂuːn/

Exemples

1

Oljestreiken er den første store aksjonen LO har gått til på over ti år.

Labor disputes

The oil strike is the first major action taken by LO in over ten years.

2

Redningsaksjonen pågikk hele natten.

Emergency services

The rescue operation lasted all night.

3

Miljøorganisasjonene planlegger en aksjon mot hvalfangsten.

Environmental activism

Environmental organizations are planning an action against whaling.

4

Politiet iverksatte en storstilt aksjon for å fakke ranerne.

Law enforcement

The police launched a large-scale operation to catch the robbers.

5

Banken har startet en aksjon for å rekruttere nye kunder.

Marketing/Business

The bank has started a campaign to recruit new customers.

Collocations courantes

politisk aksjon
militær aksjon
streik aksjon
humanitær aksjon

Souvent confondu avec

aksjon vs aksje
An 'aksje' is a share in a company, representing ownership, whereas an 'aksjon' is a planned activity or operation. They sound similar but have distinct meanings.

Modèles grammaticaux

en aksjon (a feminine noun) aksjonen (the action) aksjoner (actions) aksjonene (the actions)

Comment l'utiliser

Notes d'usage

When using 'aksjon' in Norwegian, it's important to consider the context to convey the precise meaning. While it can broadly mean 'action,' it most often refers to a planned, organized, and often purposeful activity or series of activities aimed at achieving a specific objective. For instance, 'å sette i gang en aksjon' means 'to launch an action/campaign.' It can describe a specific event, like 'redningsaksjonen' (the rescue operation), or a sustained effort, such as 'miljøaksjonen' (the environmental campaign). It's less commonly used for spontaneous or individual actions unless they are part of a larger, pre-meditated plan. The word can also take on a more formal or official tone depending on the surrounding vocabulary. For example, 'en militær aksjon' (a military operation) clearly indicates a highly organized and strategic endeavor. Avoid using 'aksjon' for simple, everyday actions like 'I took action' if you mean 'jeg handlet,' as 'aksjon' suggests a more significant undertaking.


Erreurs courantes

Some may confuse 'aksjon' with 'aksje' (share/stock). While both relate to activity, 'aksjon' is a planned undertaking, and 'aksje' is a unit of ownership in a company. Another common mistake is using 'aksjon' when 'handling' (action/act) might be more appropriate. 'Aksjon' often implies a more organized or collective effort, while 'handling' can refer to a single act.

Origine du mot

From Latin actio, via German aktion and French action. Meaning 'share' from German aktie.

Contexte culturel

The Norwegian word 'aksjon' carries a similar weight to its English counterpart 'action,' but often implies a more organized, deliberate, and sometimes public undertaking. In a Norwegian context, 'aksjon' can refer to a wide range of planned activities, from a political campaign ('politisk aksjon') or a public demonstration ('protestaksjon') to a coordinated effort within a company ('salgsaksjon' - sales campaign) or a charitable initiative ('innsamlingsaksjon' - fundraising campaign). It often suggests a collective effort or a movement towards a common goal. The term is frequently used in media to describe organized events and can evoke a sense of purpose and mobilization. It can also be found in everyday language when people talk about taking concrete steps to achieve something, emphasizing the active and planned nature of the endeavor. The historical and cultural emphasis on social responsibility and collective action in Norway may contribute to the nuanced understanding and frequent usage of 'aksjon' in public discourse.

Astuce mémo

aksjon (action) sounds like 'auction.' Imagine a planned activity or 'action' happening at an 'auction.'

Questions fréquentes

4 questions
The Norwegian word for 'a planned activity to achieve a specific goal' is 'aksjon'.
An example of 'aksjon' in a sentence could be: 'Regjeringen iverksatte en aksjon for å redusere arbeidsledigheten.' This translates to: 'The government initiated an action to reduce unemployment.' Another example is: 'Røde Kors organiserte en storstilt hjelpeaksjon etter jordskjelvet.' This means: 'The Red Cross organized a large-scale relief effort after the earthquake.'
Yes, 'aksjon' is often used in various contexts. For instance, 'sivil aksjon' refers to 'civil action' or 'civil disobedience,' while 'aksjonsgruppe' means 'action group' or 'task force.' You might also hear 'en aksjon for å øke bevisstheten,' which translates to 'an action to raise awareness.'
Some synonyms or related terms for 'aksjon' in Norwegian include 'tiltak' (measure, initiative), 'kampanje' (campaign), 'operasjon' (operation), and 'foretak' (undertaking, enterprise). The choice of word often depends on the specific context and the nature of the planned activity.

Teste-toi

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Regjeringen iverksatte en _______ for å redusere arbeidsledigheten.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
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Organisasjonen lanserte en _______ mot plastforurensning i havet.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
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Politiets raske _______ førte til pågripelse av tyvene.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :

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