nedsatt

Nedsatt is a Norwegian adjective meaning reduced or diminished, typically used to describe a lower level of function, capacity, or quality. It is commonly attached to nouns, especially in health and welfare contexts, to indicate impairment that affects daily life or work. For example, nedsatt syn refers to reduced vision, and nedsatt hørsel refers to hearing impairment. The phrase nedsatt funksjonsevne is a standard term in Scandinavian social and health services, referring to reduced functional ability due to illness, injury, or disability; it can be qualified as varig (permanent) or midlertidig (temporary), depending on the assessment.

In policy and welfare language, nedsatt funksjonsevne is used to determine eligibility for benefits, accommodations, and support services. Evaluations may consider medical diagnosis, functional limitations, and the impact on daily living and work capacity. The term is not a medical diagnosis by itself but a descriptor that can appear in medical notes, disability assessments, and social security communications.

Beyond health, nedsatt can describe non-medical reductions, such as nedsatt pris (reduced price) or nedsatt kapasitet (reduced capacity in production or infrastructure). The term is widely understood in Norwegian contexts and has equivalents in Danish and Swedish usage, where it conveys a sense of diminished state or impairment.