Grammar forms
| Name | Norwegian form | Note |
|---|---|---|
| indefinite form, singular | klokke | - |
| definite form, singular | klokka | A colloquial variant, very frequent. |
| definite form, singular, variant | klokken | Also used, especially in a more neutral style. |
| indefinite form, plural | klokker | - |
| definite form, plural | klokkene | - |
clock, timekeeping device; also a bell or large resonant metal vessel
Most often, this word means “clock” or “the time on the clock.” In some contexts, it can also mean “bell.” In everyday speech, it usually refers specifically to time or a clock.