tilgripende

Tilgripende is a Norwegian adjective used to describe something that attracts attention or is notably significant. It denotes that a person, event, argument, or phenomenon stands out because of its prominence, relevance, or impact. The term is common in journalism, analysis, and formal discourse, and is usually used in a figurative sense to signal that something is striking or warrants closer scrutiny. It is rarely used to describe physical objects as something that can be literally grasped.

The word is formed from til- and grip, with the participial suffix -ende, giving a sense akin to "graspable" or "catching" in a figurative way. Etymologically it evokes the idea of something that one can metaphorically seize with attention. Related descriptors include påfallende, slående, markant, and iøynefallende.

Usage notes: Tilgripende often carries a neutral or analytic tone, but it can also express critique when referring to problems, risks, or shortcomings that demand action. It is more common in written Norwegian than in casual speech.

Examples: "Rapportens tilgripende konklusjon er at tiltak må iverksettes snarest." "Artikkelen peker på tilgripende spørsmål som krever videre forskning."