Välj

Välj is the imperative form of the Swedish verb välja, meaning to choose or to select. It is used to issue a command or invitation to pick one option from several possibilities, as in Välj ett alternativ i menyn or Välj mellan dessa färger. In everyday speech and in written instructions, välj functions as a direct instruction, often seen on forms, prompts, and user interfaces.

Grammatically, the infinitive is välja. The present tense is väljer, the past tense is valde, and the past participle or supine is valt (as in har valt, meaning have chosen). The imperative form Välj is used for both singular and plural address, with context typically clarifying the intended reader or listener.

Etymology and relatives: Välj derives from the Swedish verb välja, related to the Old Norse velja and cognate with Danish vælge, Norwegian velge, and Icelandic velja. These forms share a common Germanic root related to the act of choosing, selecting, or electing.

Usage notes: In modern Swedish, välj appears frequently in instructional language, menus, forms, and digital interfaces. It can pair with a direct object such as ett alternativ, ett språk, eller en färg to specify what should be chosen. The word is common in both formal and informal contexts and is a standard part of everyday language for expressing decision or selection.