krævede

Krævede is the simple past tense form of the Danish verb kræve, meaning to require or to demand. The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object, indicating that something was necessary or demanded. The present tense form is kræver, and the past participle is krævet, which is used with auxiliary have or in passive constructions, as in Det har krævet stor indsats.

Krævede is used to describe requirements, conditions, or demands that applied in the past. It can refer to time, resources, effort, or constraints that were necessary for a task or situation. For example: Det krævede meget tid at gennemføre projektet. Projektet krævede flere ressourcer. Læseren vidste, at projektet krævede yderligere tilpasninger. The verb can convey both external requirements (rules or standards) and internal expectations (one’s own standards or ambitions).

The verb kræve originates from Old Danish and is cognate with related forms in the other Scandinavian languages, such as Norwegian and Swedish. In modern Danish, kræve remains a common verb used in formal and everyday contexts to express that something is obligatory, necessary, or demanded by circumstances or authorities.