Givende

Givende is a present participle form of the verb give in Danish and Norwegian, and is used as an adjective or participial modifier. The form is derived from the verb give and corresponds to the English word “giving.” As a present participle, givende can modify nouns or appear in predicative position with a copular verb, to indicate that an action or relation involves giving or provision. In practical use, givende describes processes or interactions that involve giving, sharing, or providing benefits. In a figurative sense, it can convey that something is “rewarding” or “beneficial” to those involved, depending on context and tone.

In Danish and Norwegian grammar, the present participle ending -ende is used to form givende; it functions both attributively and predicatively in sentences. The term is not a separate lexeme but a grammatical form; its meaning is derived from the context and the verb give.

The usage of givende varies by dialect and register, and speakers may express related ideas using other constructions to emphasize generosity or reciprocity. While the form is common in descriptive or evaluative prose, it is not a fixed concept with a single, universal definition beyond its link to giving.

See also: give (verb), present participles, Danish grammar, Norwegian grammar.