Indhenter

Indhenter is a Danish verb meaning to obtain, fetch, or retrieve something from a source. It is commonly used in administrative, legal, business, and research contexts to describe the act of requesting or gathering information, data, or items. The term often implies a deliberate or formal process, such as obtaining documents from authorities, collecting quotes from suppliers, or retrieving data from records.

Etymology and forms: Indhente is the infinitive form, with indhenter as the present tense for third-person singular (he/she/it retrieves). The past tense is indhentede, and the supine or past participle is indhentet. In passive constructions, the verb appears as indhentes, as in "oplysninger indhentes af myndighederne" (information is obtained by the authorities).

Usage and nuances: Indhenter is typically used when the action involves inquiry, verification, or procurement rather than casual or spontaneous possession. It often appears in formal writing, such as official statements, contracts, and policy documents, as well as in journalism and academic work. Common collocations include indhente oplysninger (to obtain information), indhente tilbud (to obtain quotes), and indhente data (to collect data).

See also: Related verbs include hente (to fetch), indsamle (to collect), and ansøge om eller søge (to apply for or seek). The noun form indhentning or indhentelse refers to the act of obtaining or retrieval.