Utnyttelig

Utnyttelig is a Norwegian adjective meaning usable or utilizable, i.e., capable of being used for a purpose or exploited. The term is formed from the verb utnytte “to utilize, exploit” plus the suffix -lig, which yields “able to be utilized.” It is used to describe tools, data, resources, or conditions that can be effectively employed. The nuance is typically neutral and technical, though in some contexts it can carry economic or practical overtones about potential benefit.

In practice, utnyttelig appears in discussions of technology, planning, and resource management. For example, et utnyttelig verktøy means a tool that can be used effectively, and utnyttelige data refers to data sets that can be analyzed and used for decision-making. It is related to synonyms such as nyttig and anvendelig, which emphasize usefulness or applicability, while antonyms include ubrukelig and unyttig, meaning unusable or useless.

Usage notes: The word is common in Bokmål and is understood in Nynorsk as well. In some contexts, utnyttelig may emphasize the capacity to be exploited for particular aims rather than a broad sense of usefulness. See also related terms utnyttelse and anvendelighet.