teknisk

Teknisk is an adjective used in Scandinavian languages, including Swedish, Norwegian bokmål, and Danish, to describe matters related to technology, engineering, or applied science. It designates objects, methods, and knowledge that are created, used, or understood in practical, technical contexts. Common uses include teknisk utrustning (technical equipment), teknisk dokumentation (technical documentation), and tekniska metoder (technical methods). The term frequently carries connotations of precision, complexity, and specialized expertise, and it is often paired with nouns such as krav (requirements), standarder (standards), or manualer (manuals).

Teknisk derives from Greek techne 'art, craft' via Latin technicus, entering the Scandinavian languages in the modern era. The form is virtually identical in Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian. Related nouns include teknik (technology/technique) and teknologi/teknologi (technology), which share the same root and appear in technical literature and policy contexts.

In practical discourse, teknisk often contrasts with vetenskaplig (scientific) to emphasize applied knowledge rather than theoretical inquiry. It is widely used in engineering, information technology, construction, and manufacturing to label equipment, processes, and standards. The adverbial form tekniskt is used to describe how something is performed or how a problem arises, as in tekniskt svårt or tekniskt fel.