Avdekkes

Avdekkes is the present passive form of the Norwegian verb avdekke, meaning to uncover, reveal, or disclose something that is hidden or concealed. The term is used when a fact, truth, or detail becomes known or is brought to light through investigation, analysis, or examination.

The verb avdekke is built from av- (away from, off) and dekke (cover). In Bokmål, the present passive is formed with the suffix -s, giving avdekkes to mean “is uncovered” or “is revealed.” In practice, both avdekkes and the passive construction with bli (for example, blir avdekket) are used to express present tense uncovering, with slight nuance depending on style and emphasis.

Common contexts for avdekkes include journalism, audits, investigations, historical research, and scientific work, where findings disclose information that was previously hidden. Example: Sannheten avdekkes i rapporten. While avdekkes emphasizes exposure, related terms such as avsløre (to reveal) and avsløring (revelation) focus more on the act or result of making something known.

See also: avdekking, avsløre, avsløring. Avdekke and its related forms are central to discussions of transparency, accountability, and investigative processes in media, governance, and academia.