føre

Føre is a Norwegian verb in its infinitive form (å føre). It covers several related notions centered on bringing, guiding, or directing something or someone from one place or state to another. In a literal sense it means to lead or transport, as in “å føre folk hjem” (to lead people home) or “å føre en båt” (to haul a boat). In broader use it also means to conduct, manage, or carry out a task or process, for example “å føre regnskap” (to keep accounts) or “å føre en sak” (to conduct a case).

Beyond physical movement, “å føre” forms many common constructions: “å føre til” means “to lead to” or “to result in” (feil beslutning kan føre til ulykke). The idiom “å være føre var” expresses taking precautions or being cautious. In legal or administrative language the phrase “føre en sak” can mean handling or prosecuting a matter.

Conjugation and forms: the present tense is “fører” (he/she leads), the past tense “førte”, and the past participle “ført”. The imperative form is “før”.

Etymology and cognates: the Norwegian verb is cognate with Danish “føre” and Swedish “föra,” reflecting a common Germanic origin, likely from Proto-Germanic *fer- meaning “to carry” or “to bear.”

Usage context: fø re (typically written as fø re in older texts) is common in written Norwegian, including official, legal, and administrative writing, and appears in everyday language with senses related to leading, conducting, or causing outcomes. In informal speech, speakers may choose more everyday synonyms when appropriate.