endre

Endre, in its lowercase form endre, is a Norwegian verb meaning to change or to modify. It is used across contexts—from everyday speech to formal writing—to indicate altering a state, condition, or arrangement. In Norwegian, the verb forms through standard conjugation, with present tense forms such as endrer and other tenses following regular patterns.

The term is part of the North Germanic language family and has cognates in related Scandinavian languages, such as Danish ændre and Swedish ändra, which share the same general meaning of to change. This connection reflects common roots in the broader Germanic language tradition and parallel developments across Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish.

As a personal name, Endre is the Hungarian form of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas and commonly understood to mean “manly” or “brave.” It is used as a masculine given name in Hungary and among Hungarian communities abroad. The form Endre is distinct from the Norwegian verb, though it shares the same spelling when capitalized as a proper noun.

Notable usage of the name Endre exists in Hungarian cultural life, including figures such as the poet Endre Ady (1877–1919), who is regarded as a major figure in Hungarian literature. Outside Hungary, Endre is less common as a given name, and the lowercase verb Endre remains a standard, separate entry in Norwegian grammar and vocabulary.