Gjengitte

Gjengitte is a form related to the Norwegian verb gjengi, which means to reproduce, render, or present something in another medium. In standard Norwegian, the common past participle used as an adjective or in passive constructions is gjengitt. The form gjengitte is not widely recognized as a separate dictionary entry and is generally considered nonstandard in contemporary Bokmål and Nynorsk usage.

The appearance of gjengitte can be explained in a few ways. It may occur as a misspelling or editorial error in modern texts. It can also reflect dialectal variation or historical usage that is not part of the contemporary normative language. Because of these variations, gjengitte should be treated with caution in formal writing, and gjengitt is typically the preferred form when indicating that something has been reproduced or rendered.

Usage guidance and examples. When describing reproduced material, most writers use gjengitt: for example, “Sitatet er gjengitt ordrett” (The quotation is reproduced verbatim). If a text contains gjengitte, readers should consider checking editorial notes or consulting a standard dictionary to determine whether it represents a dialectal variant, an archaic form, or simply an error.

See also. Gjengi, meaning to reproduce or render; gjengivelse, the act of reproduction or rendering; gjengitt, the standard past participle used in Norwegian.