viktigst

Viktigst is a Norwegian adjective that forms the superlative degree of viktig, meaning most important. It denotes the highest level of importance within a group, set of considerations, or priorities. The word is used when comparing three or more items and signaling what should be given the highest priority.

Morphology and usage: The superlative is typically created by adding the suffix -st to the stem, giving viktigst. It is used in contexts where one item stands out as the utmost priority. In everyday Norwegian, speakers may also express strong emphasis with a periphrastic form such as mest viktig, or use the standard comparative viktigere when describing two items.

Usage notes: Vigtigst often appears in lists, decision-making guidance, analyses, and headlines to underline what is most important. It should be employed when the speaker intends to single out the top priority among several options. In more formal writing, speakers may prefer the definite superlative constructions (for example den viktigste or det viktigste) depending on register and style, rather than using the bare form viktigst.

See also: viktig, viktighet, prioritet, prioritering.