utvidede

Utvidede is a Norwegian term derived from the verb utvide, meaning to expand, widen, or extend. Used as both a past participle and an adjective, it describes something that has been enlarged or prolonged.

Etymology and cognates: The word originates from the common Germanic roots that underlie the modern Scandinavian languages. Cognates include Danish udvidede and Swedish utvidade, reflecting a shared origin and similar meaning across languages.

Usage: In Norwegian text, utvidede commonly appears as a past participle used attributively with plural nouns, for example utvidede tilbud (expanded offers) or utvidede områder (expanded areas). It may also appear in predicative constructions in past tense depending on tense and dialect, though in standard Bokmål utvidet is often the preferred form for singular subjects.

Notes: While utvidet is more typical for singular or neuter forms in modern standard Norwegian, utvidede remains common in plural phrases and in older or regional varieties. In practice, the choice between utvidet and utvidede follows standard Norwegian agreement rules for adjectives with nouns.