Meddelelsen

Meddelelsen is a Danish term meaning “the notice” or “the communication,” functioning as the definite form of the noun meddelelse. The word denotes a specific message or official statement and is widely used in formal, governmental, and organizational contexts. In Danish, the indefinite form is en meddelelse, while the definite form is meddelelsen.

Etymology and grammar: Meddelelsen derives from the verb meddele, meaning “to inform” or “to announce,” with the noun-forming suffix -lse. As a common gender noun in Danish, it follows the standard pattern where the indefinite form is en meddelelse and the definite form is meddelelsen. The term is often employed in official texts, press releases, and organizational communications to refer to a particular announcement.

Usage: Meddelelsen can introduce or describe a formal release or statement. Examples include government meddelelser, corporate notices, or public announcements. It can appear in headlines or as part of a document title, such as Meddelelsen om ændringer i reglerne, or Meddelelsen fra en myndighed. While primarily Danish, a closely related term appears in other Scandinavian languages with similar meaning.

See also: meddelelse, besked, kommunikation.

Note: Meddelelsen is not typically used as a proper noun unless it is the title of a specific document or publication. In such cases, capitalisation follows conventional title or sentence rules in Danish.