pragmatiske

Pragmatiske is the Danish and Norwegian plural form of the adjective pragmatisk, meaning practical and oriented toward results. It is used before plural nouns to describe approaches, methods, solutions, or attitudes that prioritize feasibility, usefulness, and tangible outcomes over strict theoretical or ideological commitments. In everyday language, people may refer to pragmatiske løsninger, pragmatiske tilnærminger or pragmatiske beslutninger.

Etymology and scope: The term derives from the Greek pragma meaning “deed” or “act,” via Latin and French into the Scandinavian languages, and is cognate with the English word pragmatic. Philosophical discussions of pragmatism, which evaluate beliefs by their practical consequences, are related in spirit but distinct from the everyday adjective usage of pragmatisk and pragmatiske.

Usage notes: Pragmatikk or pragmatisme in Danish and Norwegian contexts denotes a broader philosophical or strategic tradition, whereas pragmatiske specifically characterizes plural noun phrases. In management, politics, and design, pragmatiske approaches are associated with flexibility, iterative testing, and compromise among stakeholders, aiming for solutions that work in real conditions rather than perfect theoretical models.

See also: Pragmatism, pragmatic, pragmatisk. These related terms share the focus on practical consequences and real-world effectiveness, though loro usage and nuances differ across languages and disciplines.