sendes

Sendes is a verb form used in Danish and Norwegian (Bokmål) as the present passive of the verb "sende," meaning to send. It functions to indicate that something is being sent or is to be sent, without naming a specific agent performing the action. In this use, the subject of the sentence is the thing being sent, not the sender.

Etymology and grammar context: The form originates from the larger Germanic family of languages, with roots in Old Norse senda. "Sendes" is the present passive form, often used in impersonal constructions or in contexts such as shipping, mail delivery, or dispatch notices. The related past participle is "sendt," which appears in tenses that require a perfect or passive perfect construction (for example, "Brevet er sendt" in Norwegian or Danish).

Usage and examples: In Danish, typical sentences include "Pakken sendes i dag" (The package is being sent today) and "Meddelelsen sendes straks" (The notice is sent immediately). In Norwegian Bokmål, you will hear or read: "Pakken sendes i morgen" (The package will be sent tomorrow) and "Brevet sendes i posten" (The letter is sent by mail). The form is commonly found in shipping updates, logistics communications, administrative notices, and other formal or semi-formal writing.

Differences and notes: While "sendes" is common for present passive statements, Danish and Norwegian also use other passive constructions, such as "bliver sendt" or "er sendt," especially in more explicit passive voice or in spoken language. "Sendes" remains a concise, neutral option typical in notices and official texts.