avklarer

Avklarer is the present tense form of the Norwegian verb avklare, meaning to clarify, settle, or determine something that is unclear or disputed. It is used to express that a person or process makes a situation more definite by removing ambiguity, typically in administrative, legal, or organizational contexts.

Etymology and scope: The verb is built from the prefix av- meaning “away, removal” and the root klar, meaning “clear.” The related noun avklaring refers to the act or process of clarifying or settling. Avklarer is commonly used in formal or professional language to describe actions that resolve uncertainties, questions, or responsibilities.

Usage and examples: Avklarer is transitive, taking a direct object such as oppgaver (tasks), ansvarsforhold (responsibility arrangements), uklarheter (uncertainties), or tidsfrister (deadlines). Examples include: “Møtet avklarer ansvarsforholdene mellom avdelingene.” “Målet med prosjektet er å avklare uklarheter rundt tidsplanen.” In everyday writing, it appears in contexts where clarity and determination are essential.

Grammatical notes and related terms: The verb follows regular conjugation for a Norwegian -er verb: present tense avklarer, past tense avklarte, past participle avklart, and present perfect forms such as har avklart. The imperative form is avklar!. Related terms include avklaring (clarification), oppklaring (clarification or illumination), and avklaringsprosess (process of clarification).

See also: avklaring, klarhet, avklaringsprosess.