oppnåelig

Oppnåelig is a Norwegian adjective meaning capable of being achieved, attainable, or within reach given the necessary effort, resources, and conditions. The word is formed from the verb oppnå (“to attain”) and the suffix -elig, which indicates feasibility or suitability.

In practice, oppnåelig describes goals, outcomes, or requirements that are feasible. It is commonly used in education, project planning, and policy contexts to distinguish between what is aspirational and what can realistically be accomplished. For example, one might say that a goal should be oppnåelig for a given group within a set timeframe.

Usage and nuance: oppnåelig emphasizes feasibility with appropriate effort and circumstances, whereas related terms like oppnåbar focus more on accessibility or possibility in principle. Realistisk is another related adjective often used to convey practicality or plausibility. In Norwegian management and planning, oppnåelig is closely aligned with the English term attainable within the SMART criteria for setting effective objectives.

See also: oppnåbar, realistisk, målstyring, målsetting.