Velges

Velges is a Norwegian present passive verb form derived from the verb velge, meaning to choose or to elect. In Bokmål, velges functions as the passive voice form used to indicate that the subject is the recipient of the action of choosing or electing. It is commonly found in political, organizational, and administrative contexts.

Grammatical notes: Velges is used for both singular and plural subjects and does not require an auxiliary verb in the present tense. It contrasts with the active form velger, which means “chooses” or “elects.” The corresponding past tense is valgte (or valgte seg/person), and the past participle is valgt, not velges. The present passive can be used to emphasize the process or outcome of an election or selection, rather than the actor.

Usage examples:

- Styret velges hvert år. (The board is elected each year.)

- Lederen velges av medlemmene. (The leader is elected by the members.)

Etymology and related forms: Velges comes from velge, which traces back to Old Norse velja. Related forms in other Scandinavian languages exist with similar meanings, such as Danish vælges, though spelling and diacritics differ.

See also: velge, valg, valgprosess. Note that velges is a grammatical form rather than a standalone noun; it appears in sentences describing elections, appointments, and similar selection processes.

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