Udfyld

Udfyld is the imperative singular form of the Danish verb udfylde, meaning to fill out or complete information on a form, questionnaire, or document. The action is typically performed by a user or respondent who provides missing data or details in a structure that requires input. The infinitive form is udfylde, with related forms such as udfylder (present), udfyldte (past), and udfyldt (supine or past participle).

Grammatical notes: Udfylde is a transitive verb that takes a direct object, usually a form, questionnaire, form fields, or a document. Common imperatives include “Udfyld felterne” (Fill in the fields) and “Udfyld venligst formularen” (Please fill out the form). In written texts, the verb follows standard Danish conjugation rules: present tense uses udfylder, past tense uses udfyldte, and the past participle udfyldt forms compound tenses.

Usage and context: Udfyld is widely used in administrative, educational, and digital contexts. It appears frequently in paper forms, online surveys, and software interfaces, where users are prompted to provide required information. In polite or formal instructions, phrases such as “Udfyld venligst alle oplysninger” are common, whereas informal contexts may use simpler forms.

Related terms: Noun forms include udfyldning (the act of filling out) and udfyldt (filled). The phrase udfyldelsesfelt or udfyld felt refers to a field that must be completed. The term is closely tied to data entry and form design, where clear prompts help ensure complete responses.

See also: udfyldning, udfyldt, felter, formular, skema.