Vurdere

Vurdere is a verb used in Norwegian (Bokmål and Nynorsk) and Danish, meaning to assess, evaluate, or consider something. It can refer to forming an opinion about merit, quality, risk, or importance, or to appraise value, often in financial, legal, or administrative contexts.

Conjugation typically follows standard Nordic verb patterns. Infinitive: å vurdere. Presens: jeg vurderer, du vurderer, han/hun vurderer. Preteritum: vurderte. Perfektum: har vurdert. Imperativ: vurder! Examples: Vi må vurdere kostnadene før prosjektet fortsetter. Legen vil vurdere pasientens tilstand.

Usage and nuance: Vurdere is a neutral, versatile term used in business, government, journalism, and everyday speech. It is closely related to evaluere (to evaluate) and bedømme (to judge/assess). Distinctions can be subtle: overveie implies more extended contemplation, whereas vurdere emphasizes formal assessment or weighing of factors. Common collocations include vurdere risiko (assess risk), vurdere fordeler og ulemper (weigh advantages and disadvantages), and vurdere alternativer (evaluate the alternatives).

Etymology: The word is native to the Scandinavian family, linked to concepts of value and judgment. Related forms appear in Danish vurdere and Norwegian usage, with semantic ties to the noun verdi (value).