Meningsfulle

Meningsfulle is a Norwegian adjective meaning meaningful or significant. It describes things that convey meaning, purpose, or value, such as experiences, conversations, work, or art. The form is typically used with plural nouns, for example: meningsfulle erfaringer and meningsfulle samtaler. In the singular, the base forms are meningsfull (en meningsfull oppgave) and meningsfullt (et meningsfullt forslag).

Etymology and origin: The word is built from mening meaning meaning and full meaning full of, a common Germanic construction. In contemporary Norwegian it is widespread across registers—from everyday speech to journalism and academic writing.

Usage and nuance: 'meningsfulle' signals that something has significance beyond surface value and is often used to describe experiences, actions, or content that contribute to understanding, growth, or purpose. It can be contrasted with more neutral descriptors; synonyms include betydningsfull and viktig, though they carry distinct nuance. The choice of form depends on number and definiteness of the noun it modifies.

Cross-language notes: in Danish the near equivalent is meningsfuld (singular) / meningsfulde (plural); in Swedish, meningsfull / meningsfulla. In Norwegian, other related terms include meningsfullhet (meaningfulness).