forandre

Forandre is a Norwegian verb meaning to alter, modify, or change something, typically implying a deliberate or substantial modification. It is used in formal, technical, or literary contexts, and is less common in everyday speech where enda a more general term like endre is often preferred.

Usage and sense: Forandre describes changes that modify the nature or function of a thing, system, policy, or idea. It is common in discussions of intervention, reform, or transformation. While it can be synonymous with endre, forandre often carries a nuance of a more significant or targeted alteration.

Conjugation and forms: The infinitive is å forandre. Present tense is forandrer, while the simple past is forandret. The past participle is forandret, and the present participle is forandrende. In passive constructions, forms such as blir forandret appear, as in har blitt forandret or er forandret in completed contexts.

Examples: Nye tiltak kan forandre samfunnet over tid. Filmen ble forandret i klippene for å tydeliggjøre budskapet.

Language notes: Forandre is primarily a Norwegian term and is more common in formal or technical writing. In everyday Norwegian, enda is often replaced by endre for simplicity, though both forms are understood and may appear in different registers or stylistic contexts.