katalysator
masculine
The English phrase catalyst is katalysator in Norwegian.
katalysator is a masculine noun used to describe something that encourages progress or change.
Meaning: something that encourages progress or change (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To talk about a specific catalyst, use the definite form katalysatoren, which is created by adding the suffix -en to the end of the word. To talk about multiple catalysts, use the plural form katalysatorer by adding -er to the end of the word.
Did you know?
- If you use katalysator in a car context, you are referring to the 'catalytic converter', which is called by the same single word in Norwegian.
- In Norwegian political discourse, a 'catalyst' for change is often discussed alongside the concept of dugnad, a unique cultural tradition of unpaid community volunteer work.
- In Norwegian, if you are describing a person who acts as a catalyst in a social movement, you can use the word drivkraft, which literally translates to 'driving force'.
Examples in context
- Jeg brukte en katalysator for å fremskynde reaksjonen.I used a catalyst to accelerate the reaction.
- Nye lover kan være en katalysator for vekst.New laws can be a catalyst for growth.
- Han fungerte som en katalysator for den politiske endringen.He acted as a catalyst for the political change.
- Teknologien er en viktig katalysator for innovasjon.Technology is an important catalyst for innovation.
Example conversation
Sofie and Andreas are discussing a recent social change.
- SofieHvorfor skjedde dette så plutselig, Andreas?Why did this happen so suddenly, Andreas?
- AndreasJeg tror den talen var katalysator.I think that speech was the catalyst.
- SofieJa, det ga folk mot til å handle.Yes, it gave people the courage to act.
- AndreasDet endret alt på kort tid.It changed everything in a short time.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “catalyst” translations and entries katalysator, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
