indfør

Indfør is a Danish verb in its imperative form. The infinitive is indføre, and the verb means to introduce, bring in, or implement something, such as a law, rule, tax, or policy, as well as to import goods. It is used in contexts ranging from government decisions to everyday actions, where something new is being brought into effect or into operation.

Etymology and related forms: indfør is derived from the prefix ind- meaning “in” and the verb føre, “to lead.” The word has cognates in other Scandinavian languages, such as Norwegian innføre and Swedish införa. In Danish, the verb is commonly encountered in formal and administrative language, as well as in journalism and public discourse.

Usage and examples: The verb covers both legislative and regulatory acts as well as import activities. Examples include: Regeringen vil indføre en ny skat (The government will introduce a new tax). Loven blev indført i 2019 (The law was enacted/introduced in 2019). In imperative form, used to issue a directive: Indfør ændringen nu (Implement the change now) or Indfør reglerne straks (Introduce the rules immediately). The term can also describe the act of bringing goods into the country, as in at indføre varer.

Forms and related terms: The present tense is indfører, the past tense indførte, and the supine is indført. The imperative is indfør. The related noun indførelse means introduction or enactment. See also indførelse and inføre, the equivalents in related Scandinavian languages. The usage is generally formal or administrative, though common in media and policy discussions.