Udsagnsord

Udsagnsord, also known as verbs in English, are a fundamental part of the Danish language. They describe actions, occurrences, or states of being. Udsagnsord are essential for constructing sentences and conveying meaning.

In Danish grammar, udsagnsord typically appear in the infinitive form, often preceded by the particle "at". For example, "at spise" (to eat), "at løbe" (to run), and "at være" (to be). These verbs can then be conjugated to reflect tense, mood, and person. The present tense is often formed by adding "-r" to the infinitive stem, such as "spiser" (eats), "løber" (runs), and "er" (is). Past tense forms vary more significantly, with regular verbs often ending in "-de" or "-te", like "spiste" (ate) and "løbte" (ran). Irregular verbs have distinct past tense forms that must be memorized.

Udsagnsord also have imperative and passive forms. The imperative mood is used for commands, for instance, "Spis!" (Eat!). The passive voice, indicating that the subject receives the action, is often formed using the auxiliary verb "blive" followed by the past participle of the main verb, such as "Bogen bliver læst" (The book is being read). Understanding the various forms and functions of udsagnsord is crucial for fluency in Danish.