Vurder

Vurder is the imperative form of the Norwegian verb vurdere, meaning to assess, evaluate, consider, or judge. The base infinitive is vurdere; the present indicative is vurderer (du vurderer, han/hun vurderer). The imperative form used in commands is Vurder (used for both singular and plural). The past tense is vurderte, and the past participle is vurdert. The noun derived from it is vurdering, meaning an assessment or evaluation.

Vurder is used in a wide range of contexts, including everyday decision-making, business, academia, and public administration. It often frames careful analysis or weighing options. Examples include: “Vurder risikoen før du tar en beslutning” and “Vi vurderer flere alternativer.” The related noun, vurdering, is used for formal assessments or appraisals.

Etymology and cognates: The verb is cognate with Danish vurdere and Swedish värdera, reflecting shared Scandinavian roots related to value or estimation. While the precise loanword history is complex, all derive from a common Germanic lineage associated with judging or valuing.

See also: vurdere, vurdering.