informatikk
masculine
In Norwegian, the phrase for computer science is informatikk.
The term refers to the study of computers and their architecture.
Meaning: study of computers and their architecture (noun)
Which one should you use?
Both informatikk and datavitenskap are formal terms for computer science.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word informatikk is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- While informatikk is the standard academic term, many Norwegians colloquially refer to the field as data, which literally translates to 'data'.
- The term informatikk is closely related to the German word Informatik, reflecting a historical trend of Norway adopting technical terminology from Central Europe.
- Norwegian universities often distinguish between informatikk and datateknikk, where the latter specifically focuses on the hardware and engineering side of the field.
Examples in context
- Jeg studerer informatikk ved universitetet.I'm studying computer science at the university.
- Han er ekspert innen datavitenskap.He is an expert in computer science.
- Hun har en bachelorgrad innen IT.She has a bachelor's degree in computer science.
- Hun studerer informatikk på universitetet.She studies computer science at the university.
- Informatikk er et spennende fag.Computer science is an exciting subject.
- Han vil begynne med informatikk til høsten.He wants to start with computer science this autumn.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their university studies over coffee.
- SofieHva studerer du, Jakob?What are you studying, Jakob?
- JakobJeg studerer informatikk.I am studying computer science.
- SofieEr informatikk vanskelig?Is computer science difficult?
- JakobDet er utfordrende, men gøy.It is challenging, but fun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “computer science” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
