gjenopprette

Gjenopprette is a Norwegian verb meaning to restore, reinstate, or recover something to its former condition or state. The term can refer to repairing or rebuilding physical objects or digital data, reestablishing a disrupted situation such as peace or trust, or regaining health or functionality. The nuance depends on context, ranging from technical restoration to social or personal recovery.

Etymology and grammar: The verb is formed with the prefix gjen- meaning “again” or “back” attached to opprette, meaning “to establish” or “to set up.” The infinitive is å gjenopprette. Conjugation includes gjenoppretter in the present tense; gjenopprettet in the past tense and supine; and the past participle gjenopprettet. As a transitive verb, it typically takes a direct object, e.g., gjenopprette data, gjenopprette bygningen.

Usage and contexts: In computing and data management, gjenopprette data from a sikkerhetskopi (backup) is common. In architecture or museums, it can describe returning a structure or artifact to its original condition. In politics, law, or social contexts, it may refer to gjenopprette rettigheter or gjenopprette fred and stability. In health, it denotes gjenopprette helsen after illness or injury. Phrasal uses such as gjenopprette kontakt (restore contact) or gjenopprette orden (restore order) are frequent in everyday speech.

See also: opprette, restaurering, gjenopptakelse, gjenopprettelse.