påvisar

Påvisar is a verb form used in Scandinavian languages, most commonly seen in Swedish as the present tense of the verb påvisa, and in Norwegian as a cognate form. The meaning centers on showing, indicating, or proving something through evidence or findings. Depending on the language and context, påvisar can translate as “shows,” “demonstrates,” “proves,” or “detects.”

In Swedish, påvisa means to demonstrate or reveal by evidence. Påvisar is the present tense, 3rd person singular form (han/hon påvisar). The infinitive is påvisa, and related nouns include påvisning (detection or demonstration) and påvisbar (detectable). The term is frequently used in academic, medical, and investigative writing to indicate that data or findings establish a given fact.

In Norwegian, a closely related meaning exists. The Bokmål form is usually påviser (present tense), while Nynorsk may use påvisar in some varieties. In both languages, the word emphasizes the act of making something evident through observation, test results, or analysis rather than merely suggesting it.

Usage and nuance: påvisa/påvisar is often employed where there is concrete evidence or a conclusion drawn from results. It is common in descriptions of scientific studies, diagnostic procedures, and legal or investigative contexts. It does not always imply absolute proof, but rather that the evidence demonstrates a correlation, presence, or fact.

See also: påvisning, bevis, visa. For readers seeking translations, consider equivalents such as “demonstrate,” “indicate,” or “detect,” depending on the precise context.