soleklar

Soleklar is a compound adjective used in Danish and Norwegian to describe two related senses: something that is literally sunny and clear, and something that is obvious or self-evident. The form is built from sol (sun) and klar (clear). In weather talk, soleklar denotes days with bright sunshine and minimal cloud cover, comparable to the English expression sunny and clear. In a figurative sense, soleklar can describe a statement, argument, or plan that is evidently true or straightforward; for example, en soleklar påstand or en soleklar konklusjon. The adverbial variant is solklart.

Etymology and usage: The term is of Germanic origin, combining common elements for sun and clear. It is widely understood in Danish and Norwegian, though its frequency and nuance can vary by region and speaker. It tends to be more common in informal and media language than in formal technical writing; for high-formality contexts, speakers may opt for synonyms such as tydelig or åpenbar.

Geographic notes: Soleklar is primarily associated with Danish and Norwegian linguistic usage. While related compounds exist in other Scandinavian languages, variations and preferences can differ across communities.

See also: sol, klar, tydelig, åpenbar.