tydeligt

Tydeligt is a Danish adverb meaning clearly, evidently, or obviously. It is formed from the adjective tydelig and is used to indicate that something is easy to perceive, understand, or verify, or that a statement is evidently true. The word often emphasizes the degree to which a result, fact, or observation is perceptible.

In Danish grammar, tydeligt functions as an adverb and is commonly used to modify adjectives, verbs, or entire clauses. It helps denote the clarity or strength of a claim, measurement, or comparison. For example, it can appear in constructions such as tydeligt (bedre, større) to express “clearly better” or “clearly larger.” It is widely used in both formal and everyday Danish, including journalism, scientific writing, and policy discussion, where precision about how obvious something is can be important.

Tydeligt has cognates in other Scandinavian languages, such as Swedish tydligt and Norwegian tydelig, underscoring its shared Germanic roots. While the exact form may vary by language, the core meaning—expressing that something is easy to perceive or understand—remains consistent across these languages. The word is generally considered neutral in tone, suitable for neutral, informative writing.

See also: tydelig, tydlighet, tydligen.