raportere

Raportere is a verb used in several languages to mean to report or to provide an account of information, events, or findings. Its core sense is to communicate information to an audience—such as a supervisor, an authority, or the public—and to document those findings for recordkeeping or accountability. In Scandinavian languages the form resembles raportere or rapportere, and cognate forms appear in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish, with meanings closely related to reporting. English and many other languages use the common verb “to report.”

Etymology and cognates: raportere derives from Latin reportare, via Old French rapporter, meaning to carry back or bring back information. This lineage explains why many European languages have similar verbs with comparable meanings, often with minor spelling adjustments to fit each language’s phonology and grammar.

Usage and forms: raportere is widely used in journalism, public administration, business reporting, law, and science. It covers presenting facts, submitting official notices, and recording outcomes such as incidents, audits, or research results. Conjugation and exact spelling vary by language; infinitives typically resemble rapportere or similarly formed variants, while present, past, and participle forms follow language-specific patterns.

See also: report, reporting, incident report, annual report, audit.