Ombygget

Ombygget is a Scandinavian term used as both a past participle and an adjective, most commonly in Norwegian and Danish. It derives from the verb ombygge, meaning to rebuild or renovate, with om- conveying a sense of alteration or reversal and byggje/bygge meaning to build. The result described by ombygget is a structure or object that has been altered from its original form.

In usage, ombygget denotes more than a minor repair: it implies substantial changes to the original layout, appearance, or function of a building or facility. It is frequently found in architectural descriptions, real estate listings, and historical records. In Norwegian, ombygget can modify a noun directly (“et ombygget hus”) or function predicatively (“Huset er ombygget”). Danish uses a similar construction, with ombygget serving the same purpose. The related noun ombygning refers to the process of rebuilding.

Nuances and comparisons: renoveret often suggests cosmetic or functional improvements without major structural changes, whereas ombygget emphasizes that the form or use of the object has been altered. Modernisering focuses on modernization to meet contemporary standards, while ombygget centers on the alteration of the original structure itself.

See also: ombygning, renovering, modernisering.