kreativt

Kreativt is a term used in Norwegian and Danish to describe things related to creativity or the act of creating. The word derives from Latin creare, via the French créatif and the English creative, and spread into Scandinavian languages through modern borrowing. It is used as an adjective to modify neuter nouns, as in et kreativt prosjekt or en kreativ idé, and as an adverb meaning “creatively” (han løste oppgaven kreativt).

In everyday use, kreatvt covers areas such as arts, design, media, education, and business. Common phrases include kreativt arbeid (creative work), kreativ tenkning (creative thinking), and kreativ prosess (creative process) in Norwegian; Danish uses similar constructions such as et kreativt projekt and et kreativt miljø. The related noun is kreativitet, meaning creativity.

Related terms and distinctions: Kreativitet is the noun for the capacity to generate original ideas. Kreativ is the base adjective (creative), while kreativt is the adverb form in both languages. The term sits alongside broader discussions of innovation, design thinking, and artistic practice in contemporary discourse.