Øvrige

Øvrige is a term used in Norwegian and Danish to function as an adjective and determiner meaning “other” or “the rest.” It is used to distinguish items that are not part of a previously identified set and is common in lists, forms, reports, and administrative language. In written Norwegian and Danish, it typically accompanies plural nouns, and its definite plural form can appear as de øvrige.

In Norwegian, øvrig is used before a singular noun (for example, øvrig informasjon), while the plural form øvrige accompanies plural nouns (øvrige opplysninger, de øvrige deltakere). The phrase de øvrige can stand as a substantive meaning “the rest” or “the others.” The usage is similar in Danish, where de øvrige serves the same function. The word is usually written in lowercase in running text, and capitalization occurs only at the beginning of a sentence or in titles.

Usage and nuance: øvrige often conveys a sense of formality or precision appropriate for official or administrative writing. It distinguishes a subset that remains after named items have been listed, rather than referring to an undefined group. It is distinct from andre, which can be more general and less formal; øvrige emphasizes the remainder of a defined set.

Translations and related forms: in English, øvrige translates as “other” or “the rest” depending on context. Related forms include øvrig (singular) and de øvrige (definite plural). The term is a standard part of formal Scandinavian writing and is widely understood in Norwegian and Danish contexts.