utnyttes

Utnyttes is the third-person singular present passive form of the Norwegian verb utnytte, meaning to utilize, exploit, or make use of. It is used when the subject is being used or put to use, often in descriptive or formal contexts. For example, the sentence Ressursen utnyttes i produksjonen translates to The resource is being utilized in production. The term can carry a neutral sense of utilization or a contextual nuance of exploitation, depending on how it is used.

Etymology and form: Utnytte combines the prefix ut- with the root nytte (benefit, use), which traces back to Old Norse nyta, meaning to use. The passive form utnyttes thus conveys ongoing utilization or exploitation by an external agent or process.

Usage notes: In economics, environmental science, and sociology, utnyttes appears in discussions of resource use, capacity, and opportunities. It commonly collocates with modifiers such as effektivt (efficiently), ineffektivt (inefficiently), or optimalt (optimally). The expression utnytte muligheter means to seize or make use of opportunities, while uttalelser about how a resource is utnyttet can reflect different evaluative stances depending on context.

Related terms: utnyttelse (utilization, exploitation), utnytte (infinitive), nytte (benefit, use), nyttig (useful). The word sits alongside other verbs and nouns describing how resources, abilities, and opportunities are employed within a given system.