skrivende

Skrivende is a Norwegian term that refers to the act or process of writing, and it can function as a present participle form of the verb å skrive (to write). In modern Norwegian, skrivende is commonly used as an adjective or attributive modifier, as in en skrivende forfatter, meaning “a writer who writes” or more generally “a writing author.” The word can also describe writing-related activity or characteristics in a neutral, descriptive way.

Etymology and form: skrivende is formed from the verb skriva/å skrive with the present participle suffix -ende. It shares its root with related forms in Scandinavian languages and is closely related to the noun skriving, which denotes the act or practice of writing. In Norwegian usage, skriving is often preferred when referring to the activity itself, while skrivende emphasizes the ongoing act or the trait of writing in a noun phrase.

Usage and nuance: Skrivende is generally neutral and technical in tone, suitable for linguistic, literary, or descriptive contexts. It can appear in phrases such as skrivende arbeid, skrivende journalistikk, or skrivende stil. In everyday speech, writers more commonly express the idea with skriving or with a clause like “en forfatter som skriver” rather than relying on the participle alone.

See also: Å skrive; Skriving; Skrivemåte.