Igangsatt

Igangsatt is a Norwegian adjective meaning that something has been started or put into operation. It is the past participle of the verb igangsette, which means to initiate, activate, or begin a process, project, or action. The term is used in formal Norwegian writing to indicate that a measure or effort has moved from planning to implementation.

In usage, igangsatt describes projects, policies, investigations, systems, or other organized efforts that have begun and are currently underway. It is common in administrative, governmental, and organizational contexts, where documents may state that a program or procedure has been igangsatt to signal formal initiation and progression.

Etymology and related language notes: igangsatt derives from igangsette, itself formed around the concept of setting something in motion. In English-language documents, igangsatt is typically translated as initiated, launched, or put into operation, depending on the exact context. The term can function attributively (a igangsatt prosjekt) or predicatively (prosjektet er igangsatt).

See also and translations: When translating Norwegian texts that use igangsatt, translators choose the most context-appropriate English equivalent—initiated, launched, activated, or started. The term is most often encountered in official reports, policy papers, project summaries, and legal or administrative documentation.