oppfylle

Oppfylle is a Norwegian verb that means to fulfill, satisfy, or comply with something. It is used when talking about meeting rules, requirements, promises, or expectations, as in oppfylle kravene (to meet the requirements) or oppfylle et løfte (to keep a promise). The word combines the prefix opp- with fylle (to fill) and is thus a compound verb. In Bokmål, the present tense is oppfyller, the simple past oppfylte, and the past participle oppfylt, which is used with auxiliary verbs to form perfect or pluperfect constructions: har oppfylt, var oppfylt. The corresponding noun is oppfyllelse, meaning fulfilment or fulfillment.

Common contexts include both legal and administrative settings and everyday speech. You can oppfylle krav i forskriftene (meet the requirements in the regulations), oppfylle betingelser i en kontrakt (satisfy the conditions in a contract), or oppfylle forventninger (meet expectations). In everyday language, å oppfylle et løfte (to keep a promise) is a frequent usage.

Related terms and nuances: innfri is often used for promises or contractual obligations and emphasizes delivering what was promised, while oppfylle covers a broader range of criteria, standards, and expectations. The word is widely used across formal and informal registers and is a central verb in discussions of compliance, quality, and obligations.