gunstigt

Gunstigt is a term used in Danish and Norwegian to indicate that something is favorable, advantageous, or affordable. As an adverb, gunstigt describes how something is done or how conditions stand, often translating to “favourably” or “at a favorable price” in English. The related adjective gunstig describes conditions, terms, or prices that are beneficial or advantageous.

Etymology and cognates: The word originates from the noun gunst, meaning favor or goodwill, with the adjectival suffix -ig and the adverbial ending -t. It shares roots with related Germanic languages; for example, Danish and Norwegian gunstig corresponds to Dutch gunstig and to various cognates in other languages. In Swedish, the standard equivalents are gynnsam or förmånlig rather than gunstigt.

Usage: Gunstigt is common in economics, contracts, marketing, and journalism when describing pricing, terms, or conditions that are beneficial. For instance, a “et gunstigt tilbud” denotes a favorable offer, while saying that terms were set “gunstigt” suggests advantageous conditions for one party. The term is generally neutral but carries a positive evaluative tone and is most often used in formal or semi-formal contexts.

See also: Gynnsam; Förmånlig; Gunstig (adjective).