Anvendes

Anvendes is a Danish present passive form of the verb anvende, meaning that something "is used" or "is being used" without specifying who uses it. It is formed by adding the -es suffix to the verb stem and is commonly found in impersonal constructions in which the agent is either unknown or irrelevant. The form is typically associated with formal, technical, or instructional language.

In usage, anvendes often appears in manuals, standards, academic writing, and public signs where the emphasis is on the method or procedure rather than the actor. It can convey general applicability or normative guidance, making it well suited for describing accepted practices or recommended workflows. While everyday Danish frequently prefers bruges or anvender in active voice, anvendes remains a standard option in contexts that require a more formal tone or a passive construction.

Grammatical note: anvendes functions as a present passive form and contrasts with active forms such as anvender (present active) and anvendt (past participle). It can appear in simple present clauses like "Metoden anvendes til at måle temperaturer" and in more complex sentences within technical or regulatory texts.

Examples:

- Metoden anvendes til at måle temperaturer.

- Denne maskine anvendes ikke i laboratoriet.

- I protokollen anvendes standardprocedurer.