ikkebrukelig

Ikkebrukelig is a Norwegian adjective meaning not usable or not fit for the intended purpose. It can describe tools, equipment, prototypes, plans, or proposals that fail to function, meet requirements, or be safe to use. The term emphasizes lack of practicality or functionality rather than mere imperfection.

Etymology and spelling: The word is formed from ikke (not) and brukelig (usable). In Bokmål, the standard spelling is usually two words: ikke brukelig. The form ikkebrukelig appears in informal writing or as a lexicalized compound in some contexts.

Usage and nuance: It is common in reviews, maintenance reports, and technical assessments to indicate that an item cannot perform its intended task without modification or repair. For example: "Dette verktøyet er ikke brukelig for dette arbeidet," although the two-word form is typical in formal Norwegian. Ikkebrukelig is closely related to ubrukelig (unusable), but the former stresses current usability for a specific purpose rather than total inoperability.

See also: ubrukelig; ikke funksjonell.