ëve

øve is a verb used in Danish and Norwegian to mean to practice, rehearse, or drill; to exercise a skill. It covers activities such as playing an instrument, sports, language study, and other forms of preparation. The reflexive form å øve seg is common when referring to practicing oneself or preparing for a challenge, as in å øve seg til eksamen.

In usage, øve is often paired with the activity being practiced: you can øve piano, øve talen, or øve seg til en konkurranse. The noun form for a single practice session is øvelse, and øvelse can also refer to a formal exercise or drill.

Conjugation and forms vary by language and dialect. Øve is treated as a regular verb in both Danish and Norwegian, with standard present, past, and participle forms that differ between languages. For precise spellings and paradigms, consult a Danish or Norwegian verb conjugation resource.

Etymology and cognates: The verb is common across North Germanic languages. Related forms include Swedish öva and the Danish/Norwegian word øve, both tracing back to a common Proto-Nordic root. The related noun øvelse is used for practice or exercise in these languages.

See also: øvelse (practice, exercise).