præsiderede

Præsiderede is a Danish verb form meaning presided or chaired. It is the simple past tense of the verb præsiderer, which means to preside over or chair a meeting, assembly, or other formal proceedings. The corresponding past participle is præsideret, used in passive constructions such as “Mødet blev præsideret af formanden.” The term is primarily found in formal or administrative writing and speech.

Etymology and related forms: The Danish verb derives from the Latin praesidere, meaning to sit in front or oversee, via French présider and other language pathways. It is related to words for leadership and governance in several European languages. In Danish usage, the form præsiderede appears in the past tense, while præsideret functions as the past participle in passive constructions.

Usage and context: Præsiderede is used to describe who led or chaired proceedings in the past. It is common in minutes, reports, parliamentary records, board work, and other formal discussions. In active voice, one would typically say that someone præsiderede over the meeting; in passive voice, one can say that the meeting was præsideret by the chair.

Examples: “Hun præsiderede over mødet.” “Formanden præsiderede under behandlingen af dagsordenen.” “Mødet blev præsideret af formanden.” The term emphasizes the role of directing proceedings rather than merely participating.

See also: præsident (president) and related governance terms. Overall, præsiderede is a specialized, formal verb form used to describe leadership of official proceedings in Danish.