Omrøre

Omrøre is a Norwegian verb meaning to stir or move something, typically a liquid or mixture, by turning, whisking, or agitating it. The word can also be used in a figurative sense to describe causing a disturbance, agitation, or debate among people or in public life.

Etymology and related forms: Omrøre is formed with the prefix om- added to røre, the base verb meaning “to move” or “to touch.” The prefix emphasizes repetition or intensification, giving the sense of stirring up or provoking. Related Danish and Swedish forms (omröra/omröra) share the same root and meaning.

Usage: In cooking, omrøre is used to describe actively mixing ingredients, for example in recipes that require thorough blending or emulsification. In a figurative sense, omrøre denotes generating interest, controversy, or unrest, as in political or social contexts where actions or statements provoke a reaction or public discussion.

Noun usage: The verb is the primary form of the word in contemporary Norwegian. The derived noun for the act of stirring is more commonly omrøring; omrøre as a noun is rare and largely limited to fixed expressions or historical usage.

See also: røre, omrøring, opprør (related terms dealing with movement, agitation, or disturbance).

Note: The term is standard in Bokmål and can appear in both everyday and formal contexts.