nyttigere

Nyttigere is the comparative form of the Norwegian adjective nyttig, meaning useful or beneficial. It is used to compare the usefulness of two or more things. In standard Norwegian (both Bokmål and Nynorsk), nyttigere expresses “more useful.” The corresponding superlative is typically formed as den mest nyttige, or more informally as mest nyttig.

Etymology and form: The word derives from the Old Norse term nyttigr, related to the noun nytt meaning benefit or utility. In Norwegian, adjectives with the -ig ending commonly form the comparative with the suffix -ere, giving nyttigere. Some speakers also use a periphrastic construction with mer: mer nyttig, though the synthetic form nyttigere is widely understood in written and more formal contexts. The term has cognates in other Scandinavian languages, such as Swedish nyttigare.

Usage notes: Nyttigere is used to describe tools, methods, information, or decisions that provide greater usefulness or benefit. It typically modifies a noun or appears in a predicate where a comparison is being made: Dette verktøyet er nyttigere enn det gamle. Denne informasjonen er nyttigere for nybegynnere. Nyttigere can be used in both descriptive and evaluative sense, and its appropriateness depends on register and style.

See also: nyttig, nytte. In practice, the choice between nyttigere and periphrastic mer nyttig often depends on style guide preferences and regional usage.