inntektsgivende

Inntektsgivende is an adjective in Norwegian that describes something that provides income or generates revenue. It is commonly used in economics, finance and law to distinguish assets, arrangements or activities that produce regular cash flow from those that do not.

The term can apply to tangible assets such as "inntektsgivende eiendom" (property that yields rent), investments like "inntektsgivende fond" or business activities described as "inntektsgivende virksomhet" (income-generating business). It is also used for contracts or projects that are expected to produce a reliable income stream. In everyday language, it helps differentiate sources of money from one-time gains or non-income-producing assets.

Etymology-wise, inntektsgivende is formed from the noun inntekt (income) and the participial suffix -givende, meaning "giving" or "yielding." The word is typically used attributively or predicatively and agrees with the noun it describes, for example "inntektsgivende eiendom" or "et inntektsgivende prosjekt."

In policy, taxation and financial planning contexts, inntektsgivende concepts highlight the capacity of assets or activities to generate revenue, as opposed to capital with no immediate income. While not a formal technical term in all fields, it remains a practical descriptor for evaluating cash flow potential and economic value.