Avkoblet

Avkoblet is a Norwegian adjective meaning disconnected or unplugged. It describes something that has been detached from a system, network, or power source, and it can also refer to a person who is not participating, reachable, or engaged. The term is commonly used in technical contexts—such as electronics, networking, and utilities—as well as in everyday speech to indicate withdrawal or lack of connection.

Etymology and form: Avkoblet is formed from the prefix av-, meaning off or away, and koblet, the past participle of koble “to connect.” As an adjective, it is used both attributively and predicatively, and it can denote physical disconnection (a device is avkoblet) or a more figurative disconnection (a person is avkoblet from a group).

Usage and nuance: In technology, avkoblet often refers to devices or services that are not connected to power or networks, for example a modem or a server that is avkoblet. In social or organizational contexts, it can describe someone who is socially or functionally out of touch, temporarily inactive, or otherwise not participating. The word can carry a neutral or mildly negative connotation depending on context.

Related terms: tilkoblet (connected), frakoblet (disconnected, often in the sense of being detached or unlinked), and the English loanword offline. Avkoblet is widely understood in Norwegian-speaking regions and is part of everyday technical and social language.