oppfyllelser

Oppfyllelse is a Norwegian noun meaning the act or result of fulfilling something. The plural oppfyllelser is used for multiple instances of fulfillment or for the concept in general. The term can refer to fulfilling promises or obligations, meeting requirements, or the realization of plans, goals, or conditions. In religious contexts, oppfyllelse is often used to describe the fulfillment of a prophecy, whereby a predicted event is realized.

The word stems from oppfylle (to fulfill), formed from opp- meaning up or toward completion and fylle meaning to fill. The form oppfyllelse has roots in Old Norse and is cognate with similar Germanic formations.

Common usages include oppfylle et løfte (to fulfill a promise), oppfylle krav (to meet or fulfill requirements), and oppfylle et mål or oppfylle en plan (to realize a goal or plan). In philosophy and theology, oppfyllelse may denote the realization of a concept, a purpose, or prophecy.

Nuance: Oppfyllelse emphasizes the transition to a completed or realized state rather than merely starting an action. Depending on context, it can be evaluative (describing a successful fulfillment) or descriptive (stating that an expected condition has been met).

See also: løfte, krav, forventning, profeti, realisering, fullføring.