gensvar

Gensvar is a noun used in Danish and Norwegian to denote a response or reply to a question, statement, or criticism. The term is most common in formal or institutional contexts, such as politics, journalism, public administration, and official communications. In these settings, a gensvar refers to an official or prepared reply issued by an individual or organization.

Etymology and usage context: Gensvar is a compound of gen- (repeated or again) and svar (answer). The word is found in formal prose and press materials, where it signals a deliberate, often published response rather than a spontaneous remark. It is more common in Danish and Norwegian than in everyday colloquial speech, where simply svar or til svar might be used.

Applications: In media and public debate, authorities may issue a gensvar to address parliamentary questions, inquiries from journalists, or public concerns. In corporate or public-service settings, a gensvar can describe a formal reply to complaints or inquiries that is circulated to stakeholders or the press. The term helps distinguish a structured, official response from informal or ad hoc answers.

Related terms: Svar (answer), tilsvar (counter-answer), respons (response). These terms are used in similar contexts, with gensvar often carrying a sense of formality or institutional reception.

Note: Gensvar is primarily a Scandinavian linguistic term rather than the name of a specific organization, product, or widely recognized concept.