Utførte

Utførte is a Norwegian verb meaning to perform, carry out, or execute. It is the simple past tense form of the infinitive å utføre and is used in both Bokmål and Nynorsk. The verb has cognates in other Scandinavian languages, such as Swedish, where a similar form exists (utförde), reflecting a shared semantic heritage.

Morphology and forms include: infinitive å utføre; present utfører; past utførte; past participle utført; present participle utførende, which can be used as a participial adjective. The passive voice is formed with blir utført (is performed). The perfect tense is expressed as har utført (has performed). In Norwegian, utførte is the typical form for the simple past regardless of the subject.

Etymology and usage: the word combines ut- (a prefix meaning out or through) with føre, meaning to lead or bring. The sense evolved to mean carrying out or executing an action. Utførte is widely used in administrative, legal, scientific, and everyday contexts to indicate that a task or operation has been completed. It can denote deliberate, planned action as well as routine execution.

Translations and related terms: in English it corresponds to perform, execute, or carry out; synonyms include gjennomføre (to carry out, implement) and fullføre (to complete). Examples: Han utførte oppgaven i tide. Rapporten ble utført av teamet. The form utførte is distinct to Norwegian; Danish uses udførte and Swedish uses utförde for alternate spellings in related forms.