håndterbart

Håndterbart is an adjective used in Danish and Norwegian to describe something that can be managed or handled with reasonable effort, resources, or complexity. It is commonly applied to tasks, projects, information loads, or problems that are solvable without excessive difficulty. The term implies feasibility and controllability, in contrast to situations that are overwhelming or unmanageable.

Etymology and forms: The word is derived from håndtere, to handle or manage, with the suffix -bart forming adjectives meaning capable of. In Danish and Norwegian, håndterbart is the standard form. A closely related form in Norwegian may appear as håndterbar, depending on grammatical gender and dialect.

Usage: In planning and management, a håndterbart scope or timetable suggests the work can be completed within given constraints. In information management, a håndterbart amount of data means it can be processed with available resources. The term is common in both formal and informal contexts and is used to evaluate complexity, workload, or risk.

Translations: English equivalents include manageable, feasible, and controllable.

See also: uhåndterlig, uoverkommelig.