anvendeligt

Anvendeligt is a Danish adjective meaning usable, applicable, or practical for use. It describes something that can be used effectively for a given purpose. The base form is anvendelig; when used with a neuter singular noun, the form becomes anvendeligt, as in et anvendeligt værktøj. Plural nouns take the form anvendelige, for example anvendelige løsninger. The adjective can also be used predicatively: Værktøjet er anvendeligt.

Anvendeligt derives from the verb anvende (to apply or use) combined with the suffix -lig, which forms adjectives meaning "able to be" or "fit for." The neuter singular form anvendeligt reflects this derivation and is used before neuter nouns or in predicative constructions.

Related nouns include anvendelighed (usability, applicability) and anvendelse (use, application). The term anvendelsesområde denotes the scope of application. These nouns help distinguish practical usability from mere usefulness.

Usage and nuance: Anvendeligt emphasizes practicality and suitability for a specific purpose or context, often in technical, design, or evaluative settings. It is commonly used alongside terms like brugbart (usable in a more general sense) or nyttig (useful), depending on nuance. In human–computer interaction and product development, you may also encounter usability-focused terms such as anvendelighed or the related concept of usability testing.

Examples:

- Dette værktøj er meget anvendeligt til reparationer.

- Vi vurderer produktet ud fra dets anvendelighed og anvendelsesområde.

- Det er et anvendeligt og billigt valg.