Norwegian · Body & Health
Lege
Doctor
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A person trained to treat sick people.
Example
Du bør gå til legen.
You should go to the doctor.
Etymology
'Lege' originates from Old Norse 'lækni', which means 'healer' and is related to the Proto-Germanic *lakan and Proto-Indo-European *legh-, meaning 'to lie down' or 'to be weak.'
How & Where It’s Used
'Lege' is used in both spoken and written Norwegian, primarily in formal medical contexts but also in everyday conversation. It is widely understood across all regions.