regnes

Regnes is the present passive form of the Norwegian verb regne, meaning to calculate, count, or reckon. It is used to express that something is calculated, estimated, or regarded in a certain way. As a passive verb form, regnes typically appears in impersonal or generic statements rather than as a noun, with constructions such as “Dette tallet regnes som feil” (This number is regarded as incorrect), “Beregningen regnes til 2,5 millioner” (The calculation is estimated at 2.5 million), and “Dette regnes som standard praksis” (This is considered standard practice).

Etymology: The verb regne derives from Old Norse reikna, related to reckoning and calculating. Cognate forms exist in Danish (regnes) and Swedish (räknas). The Norwegian word regn, meaning rain, is from a different root and is not related to regne.

Usage and scope: Regnes is widely used in mathematics, statistics, economics, policy, journalism, and everyday speech to signal estimation, evaluation, or designation. It often appears with som to indicate assessment or with til to point to an estimated amount, as in “regnes som” or “regnes til.”

Examples: This approach regnes som a reliable method. The total regnes til about 1,2 million. In reports, the outcome regnes som the most favorable option for now.

See also: regne, beregning, regnskap. These related terms cover the broader concepts of calculation, estimation, and accounting, while regnes specifically marks the passive, evaluative use of the verb regne.