afgjort

Afgjort is a Danish adjective meaning “decided” or “settled.” In general language it denotes that something has been resolved. In sports, afgjort is used to indicate that a match or result has a winner, i.e., it is not a draw. This is the opposite of uafgjort, the common Danish term for a tied game in schedules and reports.

In match reporting and tournament contexts, afgjort signals that the outcome has been determined, whether after regular time, extra time, or a penalty shootout. Examples include “Kampen blev afgjort 2-1” or “Kampen blev afgjort ved straffesparkskonkurrence.” The word can describe a knockout-format result where a decisive victory is required.

Etymology and usage grammar: afgjort is the past participle of the verb afgøre (to decide), used as an adjective. It can appear predicatively (Kampen er afgjort) or in passive past constructions (Kampen blev afgjort). Related terms include uafgjort (draw) and afgørelse (decision or outcome). In Nordic languages, Norwegian avgjort and Swedish avgjort share the same root and usage.

Beyond sports, afgjort can describe any decision that resolves a pending matter, such as a contract or dispute.