afgør

Afgør is a Danish verb meaning to decide, settle, determine, or conclude. It is used when something is brought to a resolution, such as a decision, a ruling, or the outcome of a contest. The verb is transitive and often appears with a direct object, as in afgjøre en sag (to settle a matter) or afgøre kampen (to decide the match).

Etymology and cognates: Afgøre comes from the verb gøre (to do) with the prefix af-, which conveys completion or closure. It is cognate with Swedish avgöra and Norwegian avgjøre/avgjøre, reflecting shared Germanic roots. The prefix and root together emphasize bringing something to a final result.

Forms and usage: The infinitive is afgøre. In the present tense, the form is afgør and is used for all persons (jeg afgør, du afgør, han afgør, vi afgør, I afgør, de afgør). The preterite is afgjorde. The past participle is afgjort, used with have to form the perfect: jeg har afgjort, vi har afgjort. The passive present is afgøres, as in Kampen afgøres i aften (The match will be decided tonight). The passive past may be expressed as kampen blev afgjort.

Nouns and related forms: The noun afgørelse denotes a decision, ruling, or settlement, while afgørende can mean decisive or crucial. Common collocations include afgøre kampen (decide the game), afgjøre sagen (settle the matter), and en endelig afgørelse (a final decision).

Usage notes: Afgøre is a general, formal-to-neutral term used in legal, sports, political, and everyday decision contexts. It often appears in official statements and media reporting on outcomes or resolutions.