Triftige

Triftige is a Norwegian adjective meaning well-founded, valid, or persuasive. It describes reasons, arguments, explanations, or justifications that are strong enough to support a claim or action. The word is commonly used with nouns such as grunn (reason), argument, forklaring, or påstand. In singular usage, the form is triftig (for example, en triftig grunn). Before a plural noun it appears as triftige (for example, triftige grunner, triftige argumenter).

Usage and connotations: Triftig implies not only persuasiveness but also sufficiency and appropriateness in the given context. It is most common in formal, legal, administrative, or analytical writing, but may appear in journalism or debate when the author wants to mark the justification as solid and warranted.

Relationship to synonyms: Related terms include gyldig (valid), begrunnet (well-founded), overbevisende (persuasive), and saklig (factual). The choice between them depends on nuance: triftig stresses adequacy and justification, rather than mere convincing power.

Context and notes: The word is primarily used in Norwegian and tends to appear in formal or careful discourse. It can describe both the strength of a specific reason and the overall quality of an argument or explanation. For readers, recognizing triftige grunner or triftige argument can signal that the writer regards the justification as solid and appropriate to the situation.