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Sørg

Sørg is a rare Scandinavian term used as a proper name and, in Danish and Norwegian, as an imperative verb form. As a name, it appears in historical records in Norway and Denmark, mainly in the 19th century, and is today uncommon. The word also exists in everyday language as part of the verb "sørge" meaning to care for, to mourn, or to be concerned, and the related noun "sorg" meaning sorrow or grief. The imperative form "Sørg" translates to "Take care" or "Make sure" in Danish.

Etymology: The name and the verb share a common root in the Proto-Germanic word for care or

Usage: Because Sørg is rare, it does not have a defined gender in contemporary use and is

In culture and language: In Danish, phrases such as "Sørg for at ..." demonstrate the imperative meaning;

See also: Sorg; Sørge; Germanic name etymology.

sorrow,
via
the
Nordic
"sorg-"
cluster.
The
naming
sense
is
interpreted
variously
in
historical
sources,
sometimes
connected
to
care
or
guardianship,
sometimes
reflecting
cultural
associations
with
sorrow.
not
associated
with
widely
known
public
figures.
When
encountered,
the
word
is
usually
interpreted
as
a
name
in
genealogical
records,
a
historical
artifact,
or
a
language-specific
term.
in
Norwegian,
similar
constructions
exist.
The
word
also
appears
in
literature
and
folklore
as
an
archaic
or
symbolic
name
in
some
works.