utvikla

Utvikla is a form of the Norwegian verb utvikle that is common in Nynorsk and in some dialects. It means “developed” or “developing” and is used as the simple past tense or past participle in those varieties. In standard Bokmål, the corresponding past tense is utviklet. The form utvikla thus appears mainly in Nynorsk contexts and in regional writing.

In practice, utvikla describes the process of bringing something to a more advanced or refined state, such as technology, products, research, or policies. It is frequent in reports, research papers, and articles about innovation and organizational change. Because it belongs to Nynorsk and certain dialects, Bokmål texts typically use utviklet for past tense.

Examples in Nynorsk:

- Prosjektet har utvikla ei ny løysing for berekraft.

- Bedrifta har utvikla eit nytt produkt.

Example in Bokmål:

- Prosjektet har utviklet en ny løsning for bærekraft.

Etymology and forms:

Utvikla is built from the prefix ut- meaning outward, combined with a root related to shaping or forming. The term is closely related to utvikling (development) and to the verb utvikle itself. Its usage highlights regional variation between Bokmål and Nynorsk, as well as a tendency in some dialects to retain the historical form.

See also:

utvikle, utvikling, utviklar.