overens

Overens is a term used in Danish, Norwegian and Swedish that centers on the idea of agreement, harmony, or conformity. In these languages it mainly functions as an adjective meaning “in agreement” or “in line with,” and it also appears in compound nouns that denote formal arrangements or written accords.

Etymology and cognates: The word is cognate across the Scandinavian languages, sharing roots related to unity and concord. In Swedish the form is överens, while in Danish and Norwegian it appears as overens. Related terms include överensstämmelse/overensstemmelse (conformity, correspondence) and överenskommelse/overenskomst (agreement, contract). The vocabulary reflects a common conceptual core: alignment between statements, data, plans, or parties.

Usage and examples: The term commonly describes elements that are in accord with one another. Swedish: Vi är överens om priset (We are in agreement about the price). Norwegian: Dette er overens med bevisene (This is in accordance with the evidence). Danish: Parterne var overens om vilkårene (The parties were in agreement on the terms). In formal language, the noun forms overensstemmelse/overenskomst/overenskomst may be used to denote official agreement or contractual arrangements.

See also: Overenskommelse and overenskomst (terms for agreement or contract in Swedish and Danish/Norwegian contexts), overensstemmelse (conformity), enighet (unity), samsvar (conformity). The concept is closely tied to broader ideas of agreement, alignment, and consistency in law, diplomacy, and science.