Utnevne

Utnevne is a Norwegian verb meaning to appoint, designate, or nominate someone to a position or office. It can also mean to name publicly or to designate for a specific role. The related noun utnevning refers to the act of appointing, and the past participle utnevnt describes someone who has been appointed.

Etymology: The word is formed from ut- meaning “out” or “away” and nevne meaning “to name” or “to mention.” The construction is cognate with Danish udnævne and Swedish utnämna, reflecting common North Germanic roots.

Usage: Utnevne is used in formal and official contexts, such as government, public administration, and organizations. In Norwegian, the forms utnevner (present), utnevnte (past), and har utnevnt (present perfect) are used. The prepositional phrases utnevnt av and utnevnt til indicate who performed the appointment and the post awarded, for example utnevnt til ambassadør or utnevnt til statsråd.

Notes: The act of appointment is typically described as an official act; in constitutional monarchies or parliamentary systems, the appointment of ministers or ambassadors may be described as made by the head of state or by the government on the advice of elected bodies.

See also: nevne; utnevning; utnevnt.

Example sentences: The president utnevnte en ny ambassadør. Han ble utnevnt til styreleder.