Tilsiger

Tilsiger is a verb used in Danish and Norwegian meaning to pledge, promise, or give formal assurance. It is typically found in formal, legal, or ceremonial language, and is less common in everyday speech in contemporary usage. In legal contexts, to tilsige an obligation means to commit oneself to fulfilling it; in diplomatic or parliamentary texts, it can denote an explicit pledge or guarantee by a party.

Etymology: The term is formed from til- (“toward, to”) and sige (“to say”), reflecting the sense of giving one’s word toward someone. It is related to the noun tilsagn, which denotes a pledge or assurance.

Usage and semantics: Tilsiger appears as a finite verb in present tense in Danish and Norwegian. Its usage is more frequent in historical sources and formal registers. It can be paired with objects such as obligations, contracts, or commitments. The exact frequency and preferred contexts vary by dialect and era.

See also: sige, tilsagn, forpliktelse.

Example: Domstolen tilsiger at partene vil oppfylle sine forpliktelser. This illustrates the sense of giving assurance or promising compliance in a formal setting.