Opptjenes

Opptjenes is a grammatical form in Norwegian, appearing as the present passive of the verb opptjene, which means to earn, accumulate, or accrue. In active form, the corresponding present tense is opptjener, the past tense is opptjente, and the past participle is opptjent. The passive present form opptjenes is used to describe what is earned or accrued without specifying who performs the action.

In practical use, opptjenes is found in formal or legaldocuments, financial texts, and policy language where emphasis is placed on the result (the thing earned) rather than the actor. Examples include statements like rettigheter opptjenes over tid (rights are earned over time) or rente opptjenes gjennom investeringer (interest is earned through investments). The passive construction helps convey obligations, entitlements, or outcomes in a neutral tone.

The related noun is opptjening, which denotes accrual or earning as a process or amount. Opptjening is commonly used when discussing pensions, benefits, loyalty points, or other systems where individuals accumulate value or rights over time. In most everyday speech, speakers may prefer active constructions or alternative expressions, but opptjenes remains correct in formal Norwegian language.

Etymology and scope: opptjenes derives from the verb opptjene with the standard passive suffix -es. While it is a valid and recognizable form in Bokmål Norwegian, it is most frequently encountered in written or official contexts rather than casual conversation. For readers seeking a broader understanding, consult entries on opptjening and the related verb opptjene.