Påløpe

Påløpe is a Norwegian verb that means to accrue or to arise as an additional amount or obligation, often in a financial or contractual context. It describes when costs, interest, or charges come into existence or increase over time, rather than being paid immediately.

Etymology and sense: the word combines the prefix på- with løpe (to run), conveying that something “runs on” or is added on top of what already exists. The term is most common in Bokmål Norwegian and is used to indicate the gradual appearance of a financial burden or extra cost.

Usage: påløpe is frequently used about interest, fees, or costs that are not paid at once but accumulate. Examples include: Forsinkelsesrente vil påløpe hvis betalingen ikke skjer i tide. Kostnadene vil påløpe i prosjektets løpetid. When discussing past accruals, you may encounter forms such as: Kostnadene har påløpt, eller De påløpte utgiftene ble registrert i regnskapet.

Forms: Infinitive å påløpe; present påløper; preterite påløp; past participle/prefect form påløpt. The attributive form can be påløpte kostnader (the costs that accrued) or kostnader som har påløpt (costs that have accrued).

Notes: Påløpe is mainly used in written Norwegian, particularly in financial, legal, and administrative language. It conveys the idea that an amount or obligation has emerged or increased due to time, conditions, or contractual terms. See also related terms such as rente, gebyr, og kostnader.