Tekniske

Tekniske is the inflected form of the Norwegian and Danish adjective teknisk, meaning "technical" or "relating to technology, engineering, or applied sciences." The term covers a broad range of domains, from mechanical and electrical engineering to information technology and design processes. It is commonly used in compounds and technical phrases to describe things that require expert knowledge, precision, or standardization.

Etymology and language notes: The concept derives from teknikk (technique) and techne (craft, skill), with cognates across Scandinavian and European languages. In Norwegian and Danish usage, tekniske is the form used before plural nouns or in certain definite phrases, while teknisk appears in other grammatical contexts. The word aligns with related terms such as teknologi (technology) and teknikk (technique).

Usage examples: Common phrases include tekniske fag (technical subjects), tekniske tegninger (engineering drawings), tekniske installasjoner (technical installations), tekniske standarder (technical standards), and tekniske spesifikasjoner (technical specifications). These expressions appear in educational settings, industry documentation, engineering discourse, and media coverage of technology and engineering topics.

See also: Teknologi, teknikk, teknisk. These related terms provide broader context for understanding tekniske as part of the vocabulary describing technology, engineering, and applied sciences.