This is the 944th most frequent Norwegian word.
brundtland
"Brundtland" is a Norwegian surname, often associated with Gro Harlem Brundtland, a prominent politician and former Prime Minister of Norway. It does not have a standalone meaning in English.
The word 'brundtland' here refers to the surname of a prominent individual, specifically a Norwegian politician. It is functioning as a proper noun.
Gro Harlem Brundtland er en kjent politiker fra Norge.
Gro Harlem Brundtland is a known politician from Norway.
In this usage, 'brundtland' is part of a compound noun, referring to the commission named after Gro Harlem Brundtland. It denotes a specific entity involved in global sustainability efforts.
Brundtland-kommisjonen jobbet for bærekraftig utvikling.
The Brundtland Commission worked for sustainable development.
Here, 'brundtland' is used as a referential proper noun to denote Gro Harlem Brundtland herself, indicating her proposals or principles associated with her work.