Gjenværende

Gjenværende is a Norwegian term that functions as an adjective and, less commonly, as a noun. It denotes something that remains, is left over, or still exists after part has been used or removed. In English, it is often translated as "remaining" or "the remainder." The word is commonly used in formal and technical contexts such as statistics, inventories, contracts, and planning documents.

Etymology and form: Gjenværende is formed from the prefix gjen- meaning back, again, or anew, combined with værende, the present participle of være (to be). The compound conveys the sense of what remains or persists, rather than what has been consumed or completed.

Usage: The term appears in contexts where a portion, quantity, or obligation remains. Examples in Norwegian include: Det gjenværende beløpet må betales. (The remaining amount must be paid.) De gjenværende ressursene blir forvaltet forsvarlig. (The remaining resources are managed prudently.) It can also be used in broader descriptions, such as "det gjenværende antallet deltakere" or "det gjenværende arbeidspådraget," to emphasize what is left after part of a set or task has been completed. In everyday language, safer alternatives include resterende or gjenstående, though gjenværende is common in formal writing.

See also: resterende, gjenstående, remainder, surplus.