gennemførsel

Gennemførsel is a Danish noun that refers to the act of carrying something through to completion. It denotes the process of executing, implementing or realizing a plan, policy or procedure, and is commonly used in administrative, managerial and legal contexts. The term is closely related to the more general idea of turning a proposal into reality, and it often appears in discussions of project delivery, reforms or compliance.

Etymology and variants: Gennemførsel is formed from gennem (through) and føre (to lead/drive). In modern Danish, gennemførelse is typically the more common noun for the completed result, while gennemførsel is still found in many texts, especially in official, legal or bureaucratic registers. The two terms are often near-synonymous, with subtle nuance: gennemførsel emphasizes the action of carrying something out, and gennemførelse emphasizes the state of having been completed.

Context and usage: In project management, gennemførsel describes the phase or act of executing a project from start to finish. In public administration and policy work, the term is used for the implementation of reforms or new procedures. In auditing and compliance, gennemførsel relates to verifying that requirements have been implemented and that processes are being followed. The expression is typically paired with verbs such as gennemføre, gennemført, eller gennemførelsen.

Examples: The organization plans the gennemførsel af strategien. Gennemførsel af kontrakten forventes at være fuldført inden udgangen af året. Effective usage often depends on choosing the form that best fits the sense of action (gennemførsel) or completion (gennemførelse) in a given context.