avgjøre

Avgjøre is a Norwegian verb meaning to decide, determine, or settle a matter, often implying a final resolution of an issue or outcome. It is used when a decision or conclusion determines something definite, such as the result of a vote, a dispute, or the outcome of a game. The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object or a clause, as in avgjøre noe, avgjøre hvem som vinner, or avgjøre om noe skal skje.

Conjugation and forms: present tense avgjør, past tense avgjorde, supine avgjort. The past participle avgjort is used in perfect tense constructions (har avgjort) and can function as an adjective (en avgjort seier, kampen er avgjort). The verb belongs to the strong-verb group in modern Bokmål usage and follows standard Norwegian verb conjugation patterns.

Usage notes: avgjøre emphasizes finality and a definitive outcome, and is common in sports, politics, law, and everyday decision-making. It is closely related to but more final in nuance than words like bestemmer (to decide) or avgjøre med myndighet. The related noun is avgjørelse (a decision).

See also: avgjørelse, a noun describing the act or result of deciding; related verbs and phrases expressing decision-making or determination.

Example sentences:

- Dommeren avgjorde kampen.

- Partene klarte å avgjøre tvisten i møtet.

- Styret vil avgjøre om budsjettet blir godkjent.