Vanlegevis

Vanlegevis is a Norwegian adverb meaning usually, generally, or as a rule. It is formed from the adjective vanleg (common, usual) plus the suffix -vis, which creates adverbs indicating manner or frequency, roughly translating to “in a common way.” The term is most widely used in Nynorsk; in Bokmål the closest and more common equivalent is vanligvis.

Usage and register: Vanlegevis is used to describe typical situations or expected outcomes. It can introduce statements about what normally happens, as opposed to exceptions. In formal or written Norwegian, speakers may prefer the Bokmål form vanligvis, while vanlegevis is standard in Nynorsk writing. The adverb can modify verbs or entire clauses, e.g., indicating routine behavior or typical timing.

Examples:

- Han kjem vanlegevis klokka åtte. (Nynorsk) – He usually arrives at eight o’clock.

- Dette skjer vanligvis om vinteren. (Bokmål) – This normally happens in winter.

Related forms and opposites: The opposite of vanlegevis is uvanlegvis, meaning unusually or not typically. For equivalents in different standards, see also vanligvis (Bokmål) and vanleg (the base adjective meaning common).

See also: vanleg, vanlegvis, vanligvis, uvanlegvis. vanlegevis represents the typical Nynorsk usage of the adverb indicating frequency or normality.