Begripligt

Begripligt is a term used in Scandinavian languages to denote that something is understandable or comprehensible. It is the form used to describe language, explanations, or situations that can be grasped without excessive effort. The root is the verb begripa, meaning to grasp or understand, combined with a derivational suffix that yields an adjective or adverb indicating “able to be grasped.”

In usage, begripligt emphasizes clarity, accessibility, and logical presentation. It is common in educational, journalistic, and public communication contexts to indicate that content is presented in a way that readers or listeners can easily follow. It can describe both written text and spoken explanations, as well as the overall design of communications intended for a broad audience. In some contexts, it may carry a value judgment about pedagogical effectiveness or readability.

The concept relates to general ideas of clarity and intelligibility, and to related terms in the Scandinavian language family that express ease of understanding. See also: clarity, readability, intelligibility.