forsinkes

Forsinkes is a Norwegian verb form meaning that something is delayed or postponed. It is the present passive form of the verb forsinke, used to describe a state in which an event, transport, or schedule is late or running behind.

Etymology and form: Forsinke is composed of the prefix for-, indicating causation or intensification, and sinke, meaning to slow down or lag. The language uses a passive construction in which the subject experiences the delay, typically expressed as forsinkes in the present tense. The related noun is forsinkelse, and the past participle adjective form is forsinket (e.g., et forsinket tog).

Usage: Forsinkes is common in contexts such as transportation, events, and project management. It is often used in news reporting or official statements to indicate that a planned time has not been met. The agent causing the delay may be introduced with av (e.g., flyet forsinkes av tekniske problemer). The verb can appear in impersonal or person-specific constructions depending on whether the subject is known.

Examples:

- Flyet forsinkes på grunn av tekniske problemer. (The flight is delayed due to technical problems.)

- Planen kan forsinkes hvis været blir dårlig. (The plan may be delayed if the weather worsens.)

- Toget ble forsinket av signalproblemer. (The train was delayed by signal problems.)

See also: forsinkelse (delay), utsettelse (postponement), utsette (to postpone), forsinke (to delay, causative form). These related terms cover the noun, verb, and adjectival uses associated with postponement or lateness.