fjernet

Fjernet is a Norwegian term that functions as the past participle of the verb fjerne, meaning to remove, delete, or take away. It is used to describe something that has already been removed and can appear in predicate position with auxiliary verbs, for example: “Artikkelen er fjernet” (The article has been removed) or “Artikkelen ble fjernet” (The article was removed).

As an adjective, fjernet can modify nouns to indicate removal. In everyday language it may appear in phrases like “fjernet innhold” (removed content) or “fjernet materiale” (removed material). The form is common in Bokmål and is widely understood in Norwegian media, technology, and daily speech.

In digital and content-moderation contexts, fjernet is frequently used to denote that something has been deleted or blocked, such as posts, comments, files, or accounts. The term helps convey that removal has already occurred, often as part of a notification or update to users.

Related linguistic notes: fjernet is one of several participial forms derived from fjerne. The verb fjerne has other forms such as fjerner (present tense), fjern (imperative), and fjernede or fjerne’s finite forms in various tenses. The term remains a standard, neutral descriptor in Norwegian prose and notices, with its meaning clear in both physical and digital contexts.