sagerne

Sagerne is a Danish word that serves as the definite plural form of the noun sag, meaning case, matter, or legal action. It is used to refer to multiple cases that are already known from context, such as in legal, administrative, or journalistic language. The bare plural sager means “cases,” while sagerne specifies “the cases.”

Etymology and grammar: sag is a Germanic word, and the definite plural suffix -ne is added to form sagerne. This construction is characteristic of Danish, where the definite plural marks a specific set of cases being discussed, distinct from the indefinite plural sager.

Usage and context: In legal settings, sagerne can denote a group of court cases or investigations. For example, “Sagerne blev fremlagt for retten” translates to “The cases were presented to the court.” In government reporting or media coverage, the term may refer to multiple ongoing or concluded inquiries or administrative matters. The form is primarily Danish; in Norwegian, the equivalent would typically be sakene.

Limitations: Sagerne is not a proper noun and does not refer to a person, place, or organization. Its meaning is determined by context, particularly whether the discourse is legal, administrative, or journalistic.

See also: sag (case), retssager (court cases), saker (the plural indefinite).