inskriva

Inskriva is a verb used in Swedish and other Nordic languages that means to enroll, register, or inscribe something in an official list or registry. It can describe the act of joining a course or program, becoming a member of an organization, or entering information into a formal record. The reflexive form inskriva sig is common when a person enrolls themselves in a course, program, or service, while the non-reflexive form can take a direct object when something is entered into a register, for example inskriva ett namn i en lista (to inscribe a name in a list).

The noun form inskrivning denotes the act or process of enrollment or inscription, and inskriven (past participle) means enrolled or registered. In modern usage, inskriva is often found in formal or administrative contexts, with more everyday language frequently using synonyms such as registrera or anmäla.

Etymology traces inskriva to the concept of inscribing or writing into a record, with cognates in other Nordic languages such as Danish indskrive and Norwegian innskrive, reflecting a shared Germanic heritage and the Latin root inscribere through historical linguistic development.

Usage notes: while inskriva remains correct and recognizable, many contexts in contemporary Swedish prefer registrera or anmäla for clarity in everyday speech. Nonetheless, inskriva retains a specialized, formal nuance suitable for official documents, educational admissions, and registry procedures. See also registrera, anmäla.