forkortet

Forkortet is a Norwegian adjective and the past participle of the verb forkorte, meaning shortened or abbreviated. It describes something that has been reduced in length, extent, or content, or refers to an abridged form. Common collocations include forkortet versjon (shortened version) and forkortet tekst (abridged text).

Usage and nuance: forkortet conveys that a longer original has been trimmed, usually for efficiency, clarity, or space constraints. It is frequently found in editorial, administrative, or technical contexts, where documents, lists, or descriptions are intentionally condensed.

Relationship to related terms: the noun forkortelse denotes the act or result of abbreviation, whereas forkortet describes the state of having been shortened. The adjective can modify nouns directly (en forkortet plan) or be used predicatively (Planen er forkortet).

Pronunciation and forms: in Bokmål, forkortet is the standard past participle form and functions as an ordinary adjective. The concept is closely connected to abbreviations and shortened forms, and is often contrasted with longer, more full versions of a text or item.