forenkles

Forenkles is a Norwegian verb in the present passive tense, meaning “is simplified” or “is made simpler.” It is the passive form of forenkle (to simplify) and is used when the subject undergoes simplification, often by an agent such as an authority, a process, or a policy change.

Origin and form: The verb comes from the adjective enkelt (simple) with the prefix for-, which in Norwegian often denotes making something more of or transforming it. The related noun forenkling means the act of simplifying. The past participle is forenklet, and the present active form is forenkler.

Usage: Forenkles is common in administrative, regulatory, and organizational contexts. It describes rules, forms, or procedures that are being simplified, emphasizing the outcome rather than the actor performing the action.

Examples: Reglementet forenkles for å spare tid. Nye skjemaer forenkles for brukerne.

See also: forenkle, forenkling, enklere.