oppvise

Oppvise is a Norwegian verb meaning to display, present, or show something, typically in a formal or official context. It is used when a person is required to present a document, proof, or identification. Common collocations include oppvise legitimasjon (present identification) and oppvise billetter (show tickets). The term is related to, but distinct from, framvise and vise; while framvise is often the more common everyday expression for presenting documents, oppvise appears more in formal or written language.

In practical use, oppvise is most frequently found in administrative, security, or service settings. For example, in a border control or venue entry context, staff may request a guest to oppvise passet or annen dokumentasjon. The construction is transitive, typically taking a direct object representing what is being shown. The phrase can also be used in a figurative sense, such as oppvise bevis or oppvise ordnede dokumenter to indicate that proof or documents are being provided.

Etymology and regional usage: oppvise is a compound of opp- and vise (to show). It is used in Bokmål Norwegian and is understood across Norwegian dialects, though framvise remains a widespread synonym in many everyday contexts. The exact choice of term can depend on register and region, with oppvise appearing more in formal writing and official discourse, and framvise more common in casual speech.

See also: vise, framvise, legitimasjon, billetter, dokument.