daglig

Daglig is a term used in Norwegian and other North Germanic languages to denote something that occurs every day. In Norwegian Bokmål, daglig functions as both an adjective and an adverb. As an adjective, it can modify nouns to express frequency or routine, for example daglige rutiner or daglige behov. As an adverb, it means “daily,” as in Vi oppdaterer tallene daglig. The word can appear in compound phrases such as daglige rapporter, daglig drift, or daglig praksis.

Etymology and relationships: Daglig is built from the word dag meaning “day” plus the suffix -lig, which conveys the sense of “like, related to, or pertaining to.” The suffix is common across European languages, giving daglig cognate forms in Danish and Swedish as well. The sense of daily repetition or routine is central to its usage across these languages.

Usage and contexts: Daglig is used in formal and semi-formal registers, including business, journalism, statistics, health, and administration, to describe events, data, or activities that occur every day. It contrasts with other frequency terms such as ukentlig (weekly) or månedlig (monthly). In everyday speech, Norwegian speakers may more often use phrases like hver dag or daglig basis depending on the context.

See also: Dag, the Norwegian word for day, and adjectives with the -lig suffix common to North Germanic languages. Related terms in Danish and Swedish carry the same core meaning of daily or day-to-day.