poetiske

Poetiske is a Norwegian adjective meaning related to poetry or characterized by poetry. It is used to describe language, imagery, rhythm, and other features that are typical of poetry. The form poetiske is used with plural nouns or in certain grammatical constructions, while the base form is poetisk. The term can refer to the overall quality of a text as poetic, to a poetical tradition, or to specific poetic expressions.

Etymology and related forms: Poetiske derives from the Latin poēticus, through the older European word Poétique in French, and has cognates in other Scandinavian languages, such as Danish poetisk and Swedish poetisk. It is closely related to the noun poesi and to the field of poetics (poetikken in Norwegian), which studies the theory, form, and effect of poetry.

Usage in literary contexts: In Norwegian literary analysis, poetiske virkemidler (poetic devices) denotes techniques used to create heightened language and meaning, including metafor (metaphor), besjeling (personification), alliterasjon (alliteration), symbolbruk (symbol use), and bildspråk (imagery). The term also appears in discussions of poetics, where scholars examine how form, meter, rhythm, and linguistic choices shape perception and emotion. Phraseology such as poetiske uttrykk (poetic expressions) or poetiske bilder (poetic images) is common when describing stylistic features or recurring motifs.

Cross-linguistic note: The concept and the adjective form are similar in Danish and Swedish (poetisk/poetiske) and align with the English "poetic." While usage varies by language, the core idea centers on the aesthetics, devices, and theory associated with poetry.