Nedskrive

Nedskrive is a Norwegian verb with the core meaning of writing something down or recording it in writing. The formation combines ned- (down, downward) with skrive (to write). In everyday language, the most common construct is the two-word verb skrive ned, meaning to jot down or transcribe notes for memory or documentation. In some contexts the verb can appear in a more compact form, but skriv ned is generally preferred in ordinary use.

In addition to its general sense, nedskrive is used in financial and accounting language to describe reducing the book value of an asset. The related noun nedskrivning refers to a write-down or impairment, where an asset’s carrying amount on the balance sheet is decreased and an expense is recognized.

Other uses follow the same basic idea: to record information in a document, log, or record-keeping system, often to preserve accuracy or update a record. The term is common across formal and informal Norwegian, and it appears in both Bokmål and Nynorsk contexts, though per-phrase forms may vary with register.

Examples: “Hun skrev ned adressen i boken.” “Regnskapsføreren foretok en nedskrivning av bygningens verdi.” “Skriv ned huskesignalet før du glemmer det.”

See also: skriv ned; nedskrivning; regnskap.

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