Beløbet

Beløbet is a Danish noun meaning the amount or sum, especially in monetary terms. It denotes a quantity of money or a measurable total in a given context. The definite singular form beløbet is used when referring to a specific amount, for example in sentences like “Beløbet er på 5.000 kroner” or “Det samlede beløb skal betales.”

Etymology and related forms: Beløbet derives from the Danish word beløb, with cognate forms found in other Nordic languages, such as Norwegian beløp and Swedish belopp. The term has long been used in accounting, law, and everyday finance, reflecting its role in calculating and reporting sums of money.

Usage and context: Beløbet appears in financial documents, invoices, contracts, and official statements. It can refer to monetary totals as well as non-monetary quantities when the sense of “amount” is appropriate. Common collocations include large or small beløb, det samlede beløb, and beløbet vedrører gæld. In legal and administrative contexts, precise specification of beløbet is often required for payment terms, taxation, and auditing.

Orthography and language notes: In Danish, beløb is a neuter noun; the definite singular form is beløbet, and the plural forms follow standard Danish noun inflection. The word is widely understood across Danish-speaking communities and has parallels in Norwegian and Swedish usage.

See also: Beløp (Norwegian), belopp (Swedish), danish numerals and accounting terminology.