uriktig

Uriktig is a Norwegian adjective meaning not correct, incorrect, or false. It is used to describe statements, data, conclusions, or information that lacks accuracy or truth. The nuance is that uriktig denotes factual inaccuracy rather than mere disagreement.

Etymology and form: The word is formed by adding the negating prefix u- to riktig (correct). It is standard in both Bokmål and Nynorsk and is inflected as uriktig (singular), uriktige (plural), and uriktig in a definite form as appropriate.

Usage: Uriktig signals a factual error and is common in formal, journalistic, and technical language as well as in everyday speech. It can modify nouns, for example: uriktige påstander (incorrect statements), uriktige tall (incorrect figures), uriktig bilde (false image). The related noun uriktighet expresses inaccuracy or incorrectness.

Examples:

- Påstanden er uriktig.

- Tallene i rapporten er uriktige.

- Denne opplysningen viser uriktighet i kildene.

Synonyms and nuances: Feilaktig and unøyaktig are close but carry slightly different shades. Feilaktig emphasizes fault or error in reasoning or statement, while unøyaktig highlights lack of precision. Uriktig tends to stress that something is not right factually.

Translations: In English, uriktig translates as incorrect, inaccurate, or false. In usage, it remains a standard Norwegian term found in both written and spoken language.