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C1 adjective 12 min de lecture

nedsatt

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Explication nedsatt in your Level:

At the A1 level, you will mostly see 'nedsatt' in shops. It is a word that helps you find bargains. When you see 'nedsatt pris', it means the price is lower than before. You don't need to worry about the grammar too much yet; just remember that 'nedsatt' means 'on sale' or 'cheaper'. You might also hear a doctor say it if you are sick, like 'nedsatt matlyst' (not hungry). It is a useful word for basic shopping and health conversations. Think of it as a more formal way to say 'billig' (cheap).

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At the A2 level, you start to use 'nedsatt' to describe physical states. You will learn phrases like 'nedsatt hørsel' (hard of hearing) or 'nedsatt syn' (poor vision). You will notice that 'nedsatt' doesn't change much when you use it with different nouns (en nedsatt pris, et nedsatt beløp). You should be able to recognize it on signs and in simple health brochures. It is also the word used when a teacher talks about 'orden og oppførsel' (behavior) in school reports if someone hasn't behaved well.

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At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'nedsatt' in more varied contexts. You will encounter it in news reports about the economy, such as 'nedsatt rente' (reduced interest rate) or 'nedsatt forbruk' (reduced consumption). You should also begin to understand the difference between 'nedsatt' and 'redusert'. 'Nedsatt' often feels more like a specific evaluation has happened. You will also see the plural form 'nedsatte' when talking about 'de nedsatte varene' (the discounted items).

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At the B2 level, 'nedsatt' becomes a key part of your formal vocabulary. You will use it to discuss social issues, particularly 'nedsatt funksjonsevne' (disability). You should be able to write formal letters or reports using the word correctly to describe a reduction in capacity, speed, or quality. You will also learn the verb form 'å nedsette' (to appoint a committee or to reduce). You understand the nuance that 'nedsatt' implies a deviation from a norm or a previous higher state.

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At the C1 level, you master the subtle nuances of 'nedsatt'. You can distinguish it from 'svekket', 'senket', and 'forminsket'. You use 'nedsatt' in academic writing and professional reports to describe complex phenomena like 'nedsatt kognitiv funksjon' or 'nedsatt rettslig handleevne'. You are aware of the word's history as a past participle and how that influences its grammatical behavior. You can use it fluently in legal, medical, and economic discussions without hesitation.

At the C2 level, 'nedsatt' is a tool for precision. You use it to navigate the most complex Norwegian texts, from Supreme Court rulings to advanced medical research. You understand its stylistic value in literature and its precise administrative meaning in the Norwegian welfare state. You can explain the difference between 'nedsatt arbeidsevne' and 'uførhet' (disability) with ease. Your usage is indistinguishable from a highly educated native speaker, utilizing the word's full range of formal and technical meanings.

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Nedsatt means reduced, impaired, or lowered from a standard level.
Commonly used for discounted prices in retail ('nedsatt pris').
Used medically to describe impaired senses like hearing or vision.
Used formally for reduced work capacity or judicial sentences.

The Norwegian adjective nedsatt is a versatile and essential term for any learner reaching the C1 level, as it bridges the gap between everyday commerce and highly technical medical or legal discourse. At its core, 'nedsatt' is the past participle of the verb nedsette, which literally means 'to set down' or 'to lower'. However, in contemporary Norwegian, it functions predominantly as an adjective to describe a state of being reduced, diminished, or impaired. This word is not merely a synonym for 'small' or 'low'; it implies a reduction from a previous, standard, or optimal level. When you see a sign in a Norwegian shop window saying 'Varene er nedsatt', it signals a discount—a lowering of the price from its original point. Yet, the word takes on a more serious tone in a clinical setting.

Medical Context: In healthcare, 'nedsatt' is the standard term for impairment. Terms like 'nedsatt hørsel' (impaired hearing) or 'nedsatt syn' (impaired vision) are clinical but compassionate, focusing on the reduction of function rather than total loss.

Pasienten har nedsatt lungefunksjon etter infeksjonen.

Beyond physical health, 'nedsatt' is frequently used in administrative and bureaucratic language, particularly by NAV (the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration). The phrase 'nedsatt arbeidsevne' (reduced work capacity) is a critical legal status that determines a citizen's right to various benefits and support measures. This usage highlights the word's role in describing a person's capability relative to societal expectations. In the realm of ethics and law, you might encounter 'nedsatt straff' (reduced sentence), where the judicial system lowers a penalty due to mitigating circumstances. The word carries a sense of formal adjustment. Unlike the word 'redusert', which is often used for quantities or more general decreases, 'nedsatt' often carries a connotation of a specific evaluation or a formal decision having been made to lower something.

Economic Context: When talking about prices, 'nedsatt pris' is the polite, formal way to say something is on sale. It sounds more professional than 'billig' (cheap).

Alle vinterklær er nå nedsatt med 30 til 50 prosent.

Understanding 'nedsatt' also requires recognizing its social nuances. In Norway, a country that prides itself on egalitarianism and inclusion, the term 'nedsatt funksjonsevne' (disability/reduced functional ability) is the preferred, respectful way to describe physical or mental challenges, replacing older, more stigmatizing terms. This makes 'nedsatt' a key word for navigating social justice and inclusivity discussions in Norwegian society.

Administrative Context: Used in documents to describe a lowering of standards, grades, or requirements due to specific needs or external factors.

Søknaden ble vurdert med nedsatt krav til dokumentasjon.

Han fikk nedsatt karakter i orden og oppførsel.

Finally, 'nedsatt' appears in abstract discussions about capacity and speed. A car might have 'nedsatt fart' in a construction zone, or a computer might have 'nedsatt ytelse' (reduced performance) if it is overheating. It is a word that describes a deviation from the 'full' or 'normal' state, making it indispensable for precise communication in Norwegian.

Using nedsatt correctly requires an understanding of Norwegian adjective agreement and its placement within different sentence structures. As an adjective derived from a past participle, it follows standard declension rules, though it is most commonly seen in its base form 'nedsatt' or the definite/plural form 'nedsatte'.

Attributive Use: When placed before a noun, it must agree in gender and number. However, for 'nedsatt', the neuter form 'nedsatt' (same as masculine/feminine) is standard, while the plural and definite form is 'nedsatte'.

De nedsatte prisene tiltrakk seg mange kunder.

Notice how 'nedsatte' is used here because 'prisene' is plural and definite. In a predicative position—following a verb like 'å være' (to be) or 'å bli' (to become)—it describes the subject.

Hørselen hans har blitt betydelig nedsatt med årene.

One of the most common sentence patterns involving 'nedsatt' is the 'nedsatt + [abstract noun]' structure. This is used to describe a reduction in a quality or ability.

The 'Nedsatt + Capacity' Pattern: Commonly used with words like 'evne' (ability), 'funksjon' (function), 'kraft' (power), and 'fart' (speed).

Kommunen må tilrettelegge for personer med nedsatt bevegelsesevne.

In this example, 'nedsatt' modifies 'bevegelsesevne' (ability to move), creating a formal and respectful compound description. Another important pattern is the use of 'nedsatt' in passive-like constructions. Since it originates from a verb, it often implies that an action has been performed to lower something.

Renten ble nedsatt av sentralbanken i går.

here, 'nedsatt' functions as the past participle in a passive sentence, showing that the interest rate was lowered by an external agent. Furthermore, 'nedsatt' is frequently used in comparative contexts, even though the word itself isn't a comparative form. You might see 'ytterligere nedsatt' (further reduced).

Prisene er nedsatt ytterligere i andre uke av salget.

In formal writing, particularly in reports or academic papers, 'nedsatt' is often paired with adverbs of degree like 'betydelig' (significantly), 'noe' (somewhat), or 'kraftig' (heavily).

Adverbial Modification: 'Betydelig nedsatt' is a very common phrase in medical and technical reports to indicate a serious but not total reduction.

Undersøkelsen viste nedsatt reaksjonsevne hos forsøkspersonene.

Learners should also be aware of the word's role in compound nouns. While 'nedsatt' is an adjective, the concept often appears in compounds like 'nedsettelse' (the act of reducing). However, 'nedsatt' remains the primary choice for describing the resulting state. By mastering these patterns, you can use 'nedsatt' to describe everything from a bargain at a store to a complex medical condition with precision.

To truly grasp 'nedsatt', one must look at the specific domains of Norwegian life where it is most prevalent. It is not a word you will hear every second in a casual conversation at a bar, but it is omnipresent in the professional and public spheres.

The Retail Environment: Walk into any 'kjøpesenter' (shopping mall) during January or August, and you will be surrounded by 'nedsatt'. Red signs screaming 'Nedsatt pris!' or 'Nedsatte varer!' are the standard way of announcing sales. Shop assistants will use it when explaining why an item is cheaper: 'Den er nedsatt på grunn av en liten skade' (It is reduced because of a small damage).

Er denne varen nedsatt, eller er det ordinær pris?

In the world of Norwegian news and media, particularly during the financial segment of 'Dagsrevyen' (the national news), 'nedsatt' is the go-to word for economic adjustments. You will hear about 'nedsatt kjøpekraft' (reduced purchasing power) when inflation is high, or 'nedsatt produksjon' in the oil sector. It conveys a sense of data-driven reality. The medical and social welfare sector is perhaps where the word carries the most weight. If you visit a 'fastlege' (GP), they might use 'nedsatt' to describe symptoms. 'Har du merket nedsatt matlyst?' (Have you noticed a reduced appetite?) or 'Prøvene viser nedsatt nyrefunksjon' (The tests show reduced kidney function). It is a clinical term that manages to be both precise and non-alarmist.

The Welfare State (NAV): Norway's extensive welfare system uses 'nedsatt' as a categorical marker. 'Nedsatt funksjonsevne' is the official term used in legislation like the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act. You will hear this in political debates about accessibility and universal design.

Vi må sikre at alle med nedsatt funksjonsevne har tilgang til offentlige bygg.

In educational settings, specifically during 'foreldremøter' (parent-teacher meetings), the word might crop up in a more sensitive context. A teacher might mention a student's 'nedsatt konsentrasjonsevne' (reduced ability to concentrate). Furthermore, in the legal system, lawyers and judges use 'nedsatt erstatning' (reduced compensation) or 'nedsatt straffeansvar' (diminished responsibility).

Workplace and Safety: On construction sites or in safety briefings, you might hear about 'nedsatt sikt' (reduced visibility) due to fog or snow. This is a critical safety term.

Kjør forsiktig på grunn av nedsatt sikt i fjellet.

Finally, in the arts, a critic might describe a performance with 'nedsatt tempo' (reduced tempo) or 'nedsatt intensitet' (reduced intensity). Whether you are reading a medical report, looking for a bargain, or listening to the weather forecast on NRK, 'nedsatt' is the word that describes the quantitative or qualitative lowering of the world around you.

Even for advanced learners, 'nedsatt' can be tricky because it overlaps with several other Norwegian words for 'reduced' or 'lowered'. One of the most common mistakes is using 'nedsatt' when 'redusert' would be more natural, or vice versa. While often interchangeable, 'nedsatt' is more common for physical abilities and formal price reductions, while 'redusert' is more common for quantities and general states.

Mistake: Overusing 'Nedsatt' for General Decreases: Incorrect: 'Vi har nedsatt antall ansatte.' (We have reduced the number of employees.) Correct: 'Vi har redusert antall ansatte.' 'Nedsatt' sounds like the employees themselves have been physically lowered or impaired.

Husk at nedsatt ofte refererer til kvalitet eller funksjon, ikke bare mengde.

Another frequent error involves adjective agreement. Because 'nedsatt' ends in '-t', many learners assume it is a neuter form and try to find a 'masculine' version without the '-t'. There isn't one. 'Nedsatt' is the standard form for masculine, feminine, and neuter singular. The only change is to 'nedsatte' for plural and definite forms. Learners also struggle with the difference between 'nedsatt' and 'lav' (low). 'Lav' describes a static state, whereas 'nedsatt' implies a reduction from a higher point. If a price is 'lav', it's just cheap. If it is 'nedsatt', it was once higher.

Mistake: Confusing 'Nedsatt' with 'Svekket': 'Svekket' means 'weakened'. While similar to 'nedsatt', 'svekket' is often used for things like the immune system ('svekket immunforsvar') or a political position. 'Nedsatt' is more about the functional capacity itself.

Feil: 'Han har nedsatt politisk makt.' Riktig: 'Han har svekket politisk makt.'

A more subtle mistake is using 'nedsatt' for emotional states. While you can have 'nedsatt humør' (low mood), it sounds very clinical, like a psychiatric diagnosis. If you just want to say you're feeling a bit down, 'lei seg' or 'nedfor' is much more natural.

Mistake: Misusing 'Nedsatt' in Passive Sentences: When using the verb 'å nedsette', learners sometimes forget the 's-passive' form. Instead of 'Komiteen ble nedsatt', they might say 'Komiteen nedsatte', which means the committee reduced something else, not that the committee itself was established.

En ny arbeidsgruppe ble nedsatt for å se på saken.

Lastly, avoid using 'nedsatt' for physical height. You cannot say 'Han er nedsatt' to mean 'He is short'. You would say 'Han er lav'. 'Nedsatt' always implies a metaphorical or functional lowering. By paying attention to these distinctions, you will avoid the clunky phrasing that often marks a learner and instead speak with the precision of a native speaker.

To enrich your Norwegian vocabulary, it is vital to understand the synonyms and alternatives to nedsatt, as each carries a different weight and is suited to specific contexts. The most common synonym is redusert. While 'nedsatt' often implies a formal or functional reduction, 'redusert' is broader.

Nedsatt vs. Redusert: 'Nedsatt pris' is very common in shops, but 'redusert pris' is also perfectly acceptable. However, you would almost always say 'nedsatt hørsel', never 'redusert hørsel'. Use 'redusert' for quantities: 'redusert antall plasser' (reduced number of seats).

Vi har et redusert utvalg i dag.

Another close relative is svekket (weakened). This word is used when the strength or integrity of something has diminished.

Nedsatt vs. Svekket: 'Nedsatt' is functional; 'svekket' is about strength. 'Nedsatt syn' means you don't see as well. 'Svekket syn' implies the eyes themselves are becoming weak or diseased. 'Svekket tillit' (weakened trust) is a common political phrase.

Krona er svekket mot dollaren.

For physical movement or lowering, you might use senket. This is the past participle of 'å senke' (to lower).

Nedsatt vs. Senket: 'Senket' is used for physical objects (senket skuldre - lowered shoulders) or abstract levels (senket terskel - lowered threshold). 'Nedsatt' is the state of the result, while 'senket' often emphasizes the act of lowering.

De har senket kravene til utdanning.

In more literary or formal contexts, you might encounter forminsket (diminished) or svinnende (dwindling). These are less common in daily life but important for reading comprehension. When talking about prices specifically, you can also use rabattert (discounted) or avslått (though 'avslått' usually means 'rejected', in some dialects it can mean 'knocked off' a price, but 'nedsatt' is safer). For health, dårlig (bad) or skrantende (failing) are alternatives, but they are much less formal.

Summary Table: - Prices: Nedsatt, redusert, rabattert.
- Health: Nedsatt, svekket.
- Speed/Levels: Nedsatt, senket, redusert.
- Abstract power: Svekket, redusert.

Med nedsatt hastighet kom de trygt frem.

Understanding these nuances allows you to choose the word that fits the 'vibe' of your sentence—whether it's the clinical precision of a doctor, the marketing savvy of a retailer, or the analytical tone of an economist.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The word 'nedsatt' has two completely different professional uses: one in shopping (discounts) and one in government (appointing a committee).

Guide de prononciation

UK /ˈneːdsɑt/

US /ˈneɪdsɑt/

Stress is on the first syllable: NED-satt.

Rime avec

tilsatt oppsatt fastsatt utsatt fortsatt innsatt besatt omsetat

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing the 'd' too strongly.
Using a short 'e' instead of a long 'e'.
Forgetting the double 't' sound at the end.
Confusing it with 'nedsatt' as a verb past tense (which sounds the same).
Misplacing stress.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 3/5

Easy to recognize on signs and in news.

Écriture 4/5

Requires knowledge of context-specific collocations.

Expression orale 4/5

Pronunciation of the long 'e' and double 't' is key.

Écoute 3/5

Clearly articulated in formal contexts.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

ned sette pris hørsel syn

Apprends ensuite

nedsettelse redusert svekket ufør

Avancé

rettslig handleevne erstatningsansvar universell utforming

Grammaire à connaître

Past Participle as Adjective

Nedsatt is derived from 'nedsette'.

Adjective Agreement (Plural)

De nedsatte varene (Plural adds -e).

Adjective Agreement (Definite)

Den nedsatte prisen (Definite adds -e).

No Neuter -t addition

Et nedsatt beløp (Not 'nedsatt-t').

Passive with 'bli'

Prisen ble nedsatt.

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Exemples par niveau

Denne jakken har nedsatt pris.

This jacket has a reduced price.

Nedsatt is used as an adjective here.

Jeg har nedsatt matlyst i dag.

I have a reduced appetite today.

Matlyst is masculine, but nedsatt stays the same.

Varene er nedsatt med 20 prosent.

The goods are reduced by 20 percent.

Predicative use after 'er'.

Er farten nedsatt her?

Is the speed reduced here?

Common question in traffic.

Han har nedsatt hørsel.

He has impaired hearing.

Fixed medical phrase.

Butikken selger nedsatte varer.

The shop sells discounted goods.

Plural form 'nedsatte'.

Prisen ble nedsatt i går.

The price was reduced yesterday.

Passive construction.

Jeg ser etter nedsatt frukt.

I am looking for discounted fruit.

Attributive use.

Bestefar har nedsatt syn på det ene øyet.

Grandpa has impaired vision in one eye.

Specific medical description.

Det er nedsatt hastighet på grunn av veiarbeid.

There is reduced speed due to roadwork.

Formal traffic announcement.

Hun fikk nedsatt karakter i orden.

She got a reduced grade in conduct.

Specific school context.

Vinterstøvlene er nedsatt til halv pris.

The winter boots are reduced to half price.

Common retail phrase.

Pasienten føler seg nedsatt i formen.

The patient feels in reduced shape (unwell).

Idiomatic health expression.

Brukere med nedsatt funksjonsevne trenger rampe.

Users with reduced functional ability need a ramp.

Important social term.

Renten er nedsatt til null.

The interest rate is reduced to zero.

Economic context.

Vi selger nedsatte bøker denne uken.

We are selling discounted books this week.

Plural adjective agreement.

Mange opplever nedsatt kjøpekraft nå.

Many are experiencing reduced purchasing power now.

Abstract economic concept.

Han har nedsatt arbeidsevne etter ulykken.

He has reduced work capacity after the accident.

Legal/Administrative term.

Det ble nedsatt en komité for å løse problemet.

A committee was appointed to solve the problem.

Verb form 'nedsette' in passive.

Medisinen kan føre til nedsatt reaksjonsevne.

The medicine can lead to reduced reaction time.

Technical warning.

Betydelig nedsatt lungefunksjon krever behandling.

Significantly reduced lung function requires treatment.

Adverbial modification 'betydelig'.

De nedsatte prisene gjelder kun ut uken.

The reduced prices only apply until the end of the week.

Definite plural form.

Hvorfor er kravene til opptak nedsatt?

Why are the admission requirements reduced?

Question about standards.

Han snakker om nedsatt livskvalitet.

He is talking about reduced quality of life.

Subjective abstract noun.

Retten ga ham nedsatt straff på grunn av tilståelsen.

The court gave him a reduced sentence because of the confession.

Legal terminology.

Selskapet rapporterte om nedsatt omsetning i fjor.

The company reported reduced turnover last year.

Professional business Norwegian.

Eldre har ofte nedsatt tørstfølelse.

Elderly people often have a reduced sense of thirst.

Geriatric medical context.

Det er viktig å unngå nedsatt motivasjon blant de ansatte.

It is important to avoid reduced motivation among employees.

Management context.

Forurensningen fører til nedsatt sikt i byen.

The pollution leads to reduced visibility in the city.

Environmental context.

Regjeringen har nedsatt en ekspertgruppe.

The government has appointed an expert group.

Active use of 'nedsette'.

Ved nedsatt allmenntilstand bør man kontakte lege.

In case of reduced general condition, one should contact a doctor.

Formal medical advice.

Prisen er nedsatt med et betydelig beløp.

The price is reduced by a significant amount.

Emphasizing the degree of reduction.

Ekspertene frykter nedsatt biologisk mangfold i området.

The experts fear reduced biological diversity in the area.

Scientific/Academic context.

Tiltalte ble ansett å ha nedsatt rettslig handleevne.

The defendant was considered to have reduced legal capacity.

High-level legal term.

Studien viser nedsatt kognitiv kapasitet ved søvnmangel.

The study shows reduced cognitive capacity during sleep deprivation.

Technical research language.

De nedsatte ambisjonene i klimaforhandlingene vakte reaksjoner.

The reduced ambitions in the climate negotiations sparked reactions.

Political analysis.

Det foreligger nedsatt produksjonskapasitet i industrien.

There is a reduced production capacity in the industry.

Formal economic report.

Nedsatt immunrespons er en vanlig bivirkning.

Reduced immune response is a common side effect.

Pharmacological term.

Vi må kompensere for nedsatt funksjonalitet i systemet.

We must compensate for reduced functionality in the system.

IT/Technical context.

Han lever med nedsatt hjertefunksjon etter infarktet.

He lives with reduced heart function after the heart attack.

Detailed medical history.

Riksrevisjonen kritiserte den nedsatte kontrollen med midlene.

The Office of the Auditor General criticized the reduced control over the funds.

Highest level administrative Norwegian.

Fenomenet kan forklares ved nedsatt sensorisk diskriminasjon.

The phenomenon can be explained by reduced sensory discrimination.

Academic psychological terminology.

Lovverket gir rom for nedsatt erstatningsansvar i visse tilfeller.

The legislation allows for reduced liability for damages in certain cases.

Complex legal interpretation.

Det ble konstatert nedsatt fertilitet i populasjonen.

Reduced fertility was established in the population.

Formal scientific finding.

Den nedsatte terskelen for bruk av makt er bekymringsfull.

The lowered threshold for the use of force is worrying.

Sociopolitical critique.

Analysen peker på nedsatt tillit til de demokratiske institusjonene.

The analysis points to reduced trust in democratic institutions.

Political science discourse.

Ved nedsatt nyreperfusjon må dosen justeres umiddelbart.

In case of reduced renal perfusion, the dose must be adjusted immediately.

Specialized medical instruction.

Nedsatt språklig bevissthet kan hemme leseutviklingen.

Reduced linguistic awareness can hinder reading development.

Pedagogical research.

Collocations courantes

nedsatt pris

nedsatt hørsel

nedsatt funksjonsevne

nedsatt arbeidsevne

nedsatt sikt

nedsatt hastighet

nedsatt matlyst

nedsatt reaksjonsevne

nedsatt straff

nedsatt konsentrasjon

Phrases Courantes

kraftig nedsatt

— Heavily or significantly reduced.

Prisene er kraftig nedsatt i dag.

betydelig nedsatt

— Significantly impaired or reduced (formal).

Hun har betydelig nedsatt syn.

noe nedsatt

— Somewhat or slightly reduced.

Funksjonen er noe nedsatt, men fungerer fortsatt.

ytterligere nedsatt

— Reduced even further.

Prisen ble ytterligere nedsatt etter en uke.

midlertidig nedsatt

— Temporarily reduced.

Han har midlertidig nedsatt arbeidsevne.

varig nedsatt

— Permanently reduced.

Skaden resulterte i varig nedsatt funksjon.

nedsatt allmenntilstand

— General feeling of being unwell/weak.

Barnet har nedsatt allmenntilstand og feber.

nedsatt immunforsvar

— Weakened immune system (often 'svekket' is used, but 'nedsatt' occurs).

Behandlingen gir nedsatt immunforsvar.

nedsatt kjøpekraft

— Less money to buy things due to inflation.

Høye priser gir oss nedsatt kjøpekraft.

nedsatt karakter

— A lower grade in conduct/behavior.

Han fikk nedsatt karakter på grunn av fravær.

Souvent confondu avec

nedsatt vs redusert

Redusert is more general for quantities; nedsatt is for function or formal price cuts.

nedsatt vs lav

Lav is a static state (low); nedsatt is a reduction from a higher level.

nedsatt vs svekket

Svekket means weakened; nedsatt means functionally reduced.

Expressions idiomatiques

"å få nedsatt"

— To receive a lower grade or penalty.

Han fikk nedsatt i orden.

school

"nedsatt til beinet"

— Reduced as much as possible (usually prices).

Prisene er nedsatt til beinet.

informal/commercial

"med nedsatt visir"

— Metaphorically: being defensive or closed off (rare, derived from armor).

Han møtte kritikken med nedsatt visir.

literary

"nedsatt for telling"

— Metaphorically: down and out (from boxing, though 'nede for telling' is more common).

Etter nederlaget var han nedsatt for telling.

informal

"å være nedsatt i formen"

— To feel physically under the weather.

Jeg er litt nedsatt i formen i dag.

neutral

"nedsatt tempo"

— Doing things more slowly than usual.

Vi jobber i nedsatt tempo i ferien.

neutral

"nedsatt blikk"

— Looking down (modesty or shame).

Hun svarte med nedsatt blikk.

literary

"nedsatt lyd"

— Muted or very quiet sound.

Vi hørte musikken med nedsatt lyd.

neutral

"nedsatt krav"

— Lowered expectations or standards.

Det stilles nedsatt krav til nybegynnere.

formal

"nedsatt motstandskraft"

— Lowered resistance (physical or mental).

Kulden ga ham nedsatt motstandskraft mot sykdom.

formal

Facile à confondre

nedsatt vs nedstemt

Both start with 'ned'.

Nedstemt means feeling depressed or sad, while nedsatt means reduced or impaired.

Jeg føler meg nedstemt, ikke nedsatt.

nedsatt vs nedsunket

Both start with 'ned'.

Nedsunket means sunken or submerged physically.

Båten var nedsunket i vannet.

nedsatt vs nedsettende

Derived from the same verb.

Nedsettende means derogatory or belittling (e.g., a comment).

Han kom med en nedsettende kommentar.

nedsatt vs nederlag

Both start with 'ned'.

Nederlag is a noun meaning defeat.

Laget gikk på et stort nederlag.

nedsatt vs nedre

Both relate to 'down'.

Nedre means lower (spatial position).

Den nedre delen av ryggen.

Structures de phrases

Prisen er nedsatt.

Jakken er nedsatt.

Han har nedsatt [sense].

Hun har nedsatt hørsel.

[Something] er nedsatt med [percentage].

Varene er nedsatt med 30 prosent.

På grunn av [reason], er [thing] nedsatt.

På grunn av tåke er sikten nedsatt.

Det foreligger nedsatt [function].

Det foreligger nedsatt nyrefunksjon.

Den nedsatte [abstract noun] medfører [consequence].

Den nedsatte tilliten medfører politisk ustabilitet.

De nedsatte [plural noun]...

De nedsatte prisene hjalp på salget.

Å få nedsatt [something].

Han fikk nedsatt straff.

Famille de mots

Noms

nedsettelse (reduction/appointment)

nedsetting (the act of lowering)

Verbes

nedsette (to reduce/appoint/lower)

Adjectifs

nedsatt (reduced/impaired)

Apparenté

ned (down)

sette (set/put)

lav (low)

mindre (less)

svekkelse (weakening)

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Common in specific domains (retail, health, law).

Erreurs courantes

En nedsad pris → En nedsatt pris
The word ends in double 't', not 'd'.
Han er nedsatt (meaning short) → Han er lav
Nedsatt is for function/value, not physical height.
Nedsatt antall biler → Redusert antall biler
Redusert is better for counting quantities.
Et nedsatt-t beløp → Et nedsatt beløp
You don't add an extra 't' for neuter nouns with this word.
Nedsatt immunforsvar (when meaning weak from birth) → Svekket immunforsvar
Svekket often fits better for biological strength.

Astuces

Look for the red signs

When shopping in Norway, look for 'nedsatt' to find the best deals and discounts.

Agreement is simple

Don't worry about gender agreement in the singular; 'nedsatt' works for everything until you get to plural.

Medical precision

Use 'nedsatt' when describing health issues to your doctor to sound more precise and clear.

Social inclusion

Using 'nedsatt funksjonsevne' is the most respectful way to discuss disabilities in Norway.

Formal writing

In essays, use 'nedsatt' to describe a decrease in abstract qualities like 'tillit' (trust) or 'kapasitet' (capacity).

Long vowel

Practice the long 'e' sound in 'ned' to ensure you are understood correctly.

Context clues

If you hear 'nedsatt' in a news report, it's almost always about money or health.

Compound nouns

Notice how 'nedsatt' often pairs with 'evne' (ability) to form specific terms.

Traffic awareness

If you see 'nedsatt sikt' on a traffic report, it's time to slow down.

Work capacity

Understanding 'nedsatt arbeidsevne' is crucial if you ever need to interact with NAV.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Imagine you are 'setting' a price tag 'down' on a lower shelf. Ned (down) + satt (set) = nedsatt.

Association visuelle

A red 'SALE' sign with an arrow pointing down, or a person wearing a hearing aid.

Word Web

pris hørsel syn evne fart sikt straff karakter

Défi

Try to use 'nedsatt' in three different contexts today: shopping, health, and speed.

Origine du mot

From the Norwegian verb 'nedsette', which comes from 'ned' (down) and 'sette' (set/place). It is a Germanic construction.

Sens originel : To literally place something lower or to appoint a group to a task.

North Germanic / Indo-European.

Contexte culturel

Always use 'nedsatt funksjonsevne' instead of 'handikappet' in formal or respectful settings.

In English, we use different words like 'impaired', 'reduced', 'discounted', or 'disabled'. Norwegian often bundles these into 'nedsatt'.

NAV reports on 'nedsatt arbeidsevne'. Store sale signs 'Nedsatte varer'. Legal texts regarding 'nedsatt straff'.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Shopping

Nedsatt pris
Nedsatte varer
Hvor mye er den nedsatt?
Nedsatt med 50%

Health

Nedsatt hørsel
Nedsatt syn
Nedsatt matlyst
Nedsatt allmenntilstand

Work/NAV

Nedsatt arbeidsevne
Nedsatt funksjonsevne
Vurdering av arbeidsevne
Tilrettelegging

Traffic

Nedsatt fart
Nedsatt hastighet
Nedsatt sikt
Kjør forsiktig

Education

Nedsatt karakter
Nedsatt i orden
Nedsatt konsentrasjon
Nedsatt motivasjon

Amorces de conversation

"Har du sett noen gode nedsatte varer i det siste?"

"Hva gjør du hvis du merker nedsatt matlyst?"

"Er farten nedsatt på denne veien hele året?"

"Hvordan kan vi hjelpe folk med nedsatt funksjonsevne i nabolaget?"

"Har du noen gang fått nedsatt karakter i orden på skolen?"

Sujets d'écriture

Skriv om en gang du fant en flott ting til nedsatt pris.

Beskriv hvordan nedsatt sikt påvirker kjøringen din om vinteren.

Reflekter over hvordan samfunnet kan inkludere de med nedsatt funksjonsevne bedre.

Har du noen gang opplevd nedsatt motivasjon for å lære norsk? Hvordan løste du det?

Diskuter hvorfor nedsatt kjøpekraft er et stort tema i nyhetene nå.

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

No, you should use 'lav' (short) or 'liten' (small). 'Nedsatt' implies a reduction in function or value, not physical height.

They are mostly interchangeable, but 'nedsatt pris' is slightly more common on signs, while 'redusert pris' might appear in catalogs.

Yes, it is the formal and respectful way to describe impairments, such as 'nedsatt funksjonsevne'.

You can say 'varene er nedsatt' or 'det er nedsatt pris på varene'.

No, it remains 'nedsatt' for masculine, feminine, and neuter singular. Only the plural and definite forms change to 'nedsatte'.

Technically 'nedsatt stemningsleie' is a clinical term for depression, but in daily life, you should use 'nedfor' or 'trist'.

It means a student's grade for behavior and organization has been lowered from the standard 'Good' grade.

Yes, 'nedsatt hastighet' is the formal term used in traffic warnings and signs.

It's better to use 'lavt batteri' or 'redusert batterikapasitet'. 'Nedsatt' is rarely used for battery levels.

The verb is 'å nedsette', which can mean to reduce or to appoint a committee.

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