Annullert

Annullert is the past participle of the Norwegian verb annullere, meaning to cancel, nullify, or void. It functions both as a verb form in compound tenses and as an adjective describing something that has been canceled or invalidated.

Common uses include official or formal contexts, such as contracts, orders, or appointments: for example, avtalen er annullert (the agreement has been canceled) or fakturaen ble annullert (the invoice was canceled). The form can also appear in passive constructions with har blitt annullert to emphasize the result, as in Avtalen har blitt annullert.

Etymology: annullere derives from Latin annullare, via French annuler and Italian annullare. The past participle annullert reflects this lineage and is widely understood in Norwegian.

Nuances and usage: In everyday speech, annullere is common, and people may use avlyse for events or more informal cancellations. Annullert tends to be used in formal, administrative, or legal contexts, where a cancellation has official or lasting effect. The word can describe a canceled contract, order, permit, or similar instrument, and may appear in various gendered forms depending on how it is used in a sentence.

See also: annullering, annullere, avlyse.