tydelig

tydelig is an adjective used in Danish and Norwegian to describe something that is clear, obvious, or easy to read or understand. It can apply to handwriting, speech, instructions, or results that are straightforward or unambiguous.

The word derives from the verb tyde, meaning to decipher or interpret, with the adjectival suffix -lig. The combination yields the sense of having the quality of being readable or understandable.

In use, tydelig precedes nouns to express clarity, as in tydelig besked (a clear message) or tydelig skrift (legible writing). It can also describe speech that is easy to follow or explanations that are precise. In formal or technical writing, tydelig language signals unambiguous communication and reduces ambiguity.

The word has parallels in related Scandinavian languages, reflecting a common Germanic root. Inflection and emphasis vary by language and dialect, and the related noun forms convey the broader notion of clarity or explicitness.