Bidrar

Bidrar is the present tense form of the Norwegian verb å bidra, meaning to contribute or to help in order to achieve something. It is used to describe giving help, support, or resources, whether in voluntary acts, financial support, or intellectual input. Common constructions include bidra til noe (to contribute to something) and bidra med noe (to contribute with something).

Conjugation and usage: infinitive å bidra; present bidrar; past bidro; past participle bidratt. The present perfect form is har bidratt. The verb is transitive and typically appears with prepositional phrases such as til (to) or med (with) to specify what is contributed.

Examples:

- Han bidrar til prosjektet hver uke. (He contributes to the project every week.)

- Organisasjonen bidrar med økonomisk støtte. (The organization contributes financial support.)

- Hun bidro til løsningen av problemet. (She contributed to solving the problem.)

- Vi har bidratt betydelig til resultatet. (We have contributed significantly to the result.)

Etymology and cognates: bidra has roots in Old Norse and is cognate with related Scandinavian verbs, such as Swedish bidra and Danish bidrage, reflecting a common Germanic heritage that expresses giving or offering assistance.

See also: bidrag, the related noun meaning contribution or grant, and other forms such as bidragsyter (contributor) in Nordic usage.