gjem

Gjem is the imperative form of the Norwegian verb gjemme, meaning to hide or conceal. It is used as a direct command, telling someone to hide themselves or to conceal an object. The base infinitive is gjemme, with present tense gjemmer, simple past gjemte, and past participle gjemt. As an imperative, gjem is typically used for both singular and plural addressees, as in commands like Gjem det! (Hide it!).

In usage, gjem appears in everyday speech, in children’s games, or in situations requiring quick instruction. Since it is the imperative form, it functions primarily as a directive rather than a standalone lexical item; the related verb forms gjemme, gjemmer, gjemte, or gjemt are used for other grammatical purposes.

Pronunciation tends to be close to a single syllable, roughly pronounced as "jem" with a short, crisp initial consonant sound. The imperative form is one of several inflected forms that share the same root as gjemme, making it a common part of Norwegian verb conjugation.

See also: gjemme, gjemt. There is no widely recognized meaning of gjem as a separate lexical entry beyond its role as the imperative form of gjemme.