fordøjer

Fordøjer is a Danish verb meaning to digest. In a literal sense it refers to the digestive process by which the body breaks down food for absorption. In a broader or figurative sense it can also describe the processing or assimilation of information, experiences, or emotions.

Literal usage describes how the body handles food, typically involving mechanical breakdown in the mouth, chemical digestion in the stomach with enzymes, and nutrient absorption in the intestines. The term is common in medical, nutritional, and educational contexts to explain how meals are transformed into usable energy and nutrients.

Figurative usage appears when people refer to mentally or emotionally processing something new or complex. For example, one might say that a person needs time to fordøje news or a difficult message before reacting.

Grammar and related forms: Infinitive fordøje; present tense fordøjer; past tense fordøjede; supine fordøjet; past participle fordøjet. The related noun is fordøjelse, meaning digestion. In sentences, the present form fordøjer is used for all persons (jeg fordøjer, du fordøjer, han fordøjer, etc.), with past and perfect forms following regular patterns for Danish verbs.

See also: fordøjelse (digestion); Danish language; digestion in health and nutrition.