Frigjorde

Frigjorde is the simple past tense of the verb frigjøre in Norwegian and Danish, meaning to release, set free, or liberate. It is used when describing actions that remove confinement, oppression, or constraints, such as freeing prisoners, freeing a country from occupation, or removing a burden.

Origin and form: The verb derives from the root fri (free) combined with gjøre (to make or do), literally “to make free.” In Danish and Norwegian, frigjorde is the preterite; the corresponding past participle is frigjort, and the present tense forms are frigør (Danish) or frigjør (Norwegian).

Usage: In historical writing, political discourse, and news reporting, frigjorde appears as a narrative verb for liberation events. It can be used transitively (for example, “frigjorde fanger”) or intransitively with phrases such as “frigjorde landet.” The term is common in discussions of occupation, war, and reforms, and it is also used more broadly to describe freeing something from constraints or obligations.

See also: frigjøre, frigjort.