extraordinær

Extraordinær is a Norwegian adjective meaning exceptional, remarkable, or outside the ordinary. It describes things that stand out from what is typical, such as performances, achievements, events, or qualities that are unusually high or unusual in nature. The term is commonly used in formal, professional, and journalistic contexts, as well as in everyday language when emphasizing a standout characteristic or occurrence.

Etymology and spelling: the standard Norwegian form is typically spelled ekstraordinær, reflecting the composition of ekstra- (extra) and ordinær (ordinary). The form extraordinær or extraordinært may be encountered in older texts, in foreign-language influence, or in specialized repertoires, but ekstraordinær is the prevailing spelling in Bokmål and Nynorsk. The adverbial form is ekstraordinært, meaning extraordinarily or in an extraordinary manner.

Usage: ekstraordinær is used for events or actions that depart from the normal pattern. Examples include en ekstraordinær generalforsamling (an extraordinary general meeting) or en ekstraordinær prestasjon (an extraordinary achievement). The term can have a strongly positive connotation, signaling exceptional quality, but it can also be used neutrally to mark rarity or departure from the usual.

Related terms: synonyms include bemerkelsesverdig (noteworthy), enestående (unique), og uvanlig (unusual). Antonyms include ordinær (ordinary), vanlig (usual), and normalt (normal).

In Norwegian language usage, ekstraordinarily is expressed as ekstraordinært when used as an adverb, while ekstraordinær describes the noun directly.