Trekke

Trekke is a Norwegian verb meaning to pull, drag, or draw something toward oneself. It is used for physical movements (for example, to pull a door or a cord), for drawing in games (to draw a card), and for broader senses such as drawing breath or withdrawing money from a bank account. The verb also appears in idiomatic phrases, such as å trekke seg (to withdraw from an obligation or organization) and å trekke pusten (to take a deep breath).

Grammatical overview: infinitiv trekke; presens trekker; preteritum trakk; perfekt as participle har trukket; supinum har trukket (used in perfect tenses). The imperative form is trekk. Common constructions include å trekke noe mot seg, å trekke en konklusjon (to draw a conclusion), og å trekke et kort i kortspill (to draw a card).

Noun form and related uses: The related noun trekk can denote a pull or move, such as i et spill (a move) or en trekk i kortspill. Trekk can also refer to a withdrawal or deduction, as in lønnstrekk (salary deduction). Other common phrases include å trekke i skuldrene (to shrug) and å trekke seg tilbake (to withdraw or retreat).

Etymology and cognates: Trekke comes from Germanic roots and has cognates in other Scandinavian languages, such as Danish trække and Swedish dra. The word shows the broad Germanic heritage for meanings related to pulling, drawing, or extracting. In modern usage, trekas meanings span physical action, gaming, finance, and idiomatic expression, with the noun treks reinforcing the sense of a chosen move or withdrawal.