fremhævede

Fremhævede is a Danish term that functions as the past tense form of the verb fremhæve, meaning to highlight or emphasize. It is used to describe elements that have been singled out for attention, such as points in a document, features in a product, or items in a presentation. The sense is that these elements stand out relative to others.

Etymology and grammar: The verb fremhæve combines the prefix frem- (forward, forth) with hæve (to raise). The past participle is fremhævet, used in perfect tenses, while fremhævede is the finite past tense form used for all persons and numbers (for example, jeg fremhævede, du fremhævede, de fremhævede). The form can also function adjectivally to describe items that are emphasized, for example “fremhævede detaljer” or “tre fremhævede punkter.”

Usage and contexts: In journalism and academic writing, fremhævede points or findings indicate what the author regards as most important. In design and digital interfaces, the term often corresponds to elements that are visually emphasized, such as bolded or colored text, highlighted features, or prominent points in a slide. The expression is common in editorial language, reports, and presentations, where readers or listeners are guided toward key information.

See also: emphasis in language and typography, highlighting in user interface design. Fremhævede reflects the broader Danish practice of marking information that requires particular attention, whether through wording or visual formatting.