forkert

Forkert is a Danish adjective meaning wrong or incorrect. It is used to describe statements, beliefs, conclusions, actions, or directions that do not align with facts, expectations, or norms. In sentences it commonly appears predicatively after linking verbs, as in "Svaret er forkert" (the answer is wrong), or attributively before a noun, as in "et forkert svar" or "den forkerte sti" (the wrong path), with the form inflected to agree with the noun.

Grammatical notes: The word is declined to fit gender and number, with "forkert" in neuter singular and forms like "forkerte" for other cases or genders. It can also appear in phrases indicating incorrectness in behavior or reasoning, where it modifies the noun that follows.

Etymology and related forms: Forkert is of Danish origin and is part of a family of North Germanic adjectives describing correctness or its negation. It has cognates in related languages, though exact forms and usage vary by language. The term is common in everyday Danish as well as in writing, media, and formal discourse when accuracy is being evaluated.

Usage notes: Forkert is a neutral descriptor suitable for factual corrections and criticism about accuracy. It is distinct from moral judgments and can be used in both formal and informal registers. In contrast to rarer or more archaic terms, forkert remains a standard, widely understood word in modern Danish.

See also: korrekt, rigtigt, fejl, rette.