Breakdown of Reiseretten står på reisedokumentet.
på
on
stå
to say (in writing)
reiseretten
the right to travel
reisedokumentet
the travel document
Questions & Answers about Reiseretten står på reisedokumentet.
Why is there no separate word for the in Reiseretten and reisedokumentet?
In Norwegian, the definite article is usually attached to the end of the noun instead of being a separate word before it.
- reiserett = travel right / right to travel
- reiseretten = the travel right / the right to travel
- reisedokument = travel document
- reisedokumentet = the travel document
So English often uses the + noun, but Norwegian commonly uses noun + definite ending.
What does reiseretten mean exactly?
Reiseretten is a compound noun:
- reise = travel
- rett = right, entitlement, or claim
So reiserett literally means travel right, but in natural English it often means something like:
- the right to travel
- travel entitlement
- travel authorization
depending on context
In this sentence, it refers to some officially recognized permission or entitlement connected to travel.
Why does reiserett become reiseretten with -en?