skønnede

Skønnede is a Danish verb form meaning estimated or to estimate. It is the simple past tense, or preterite, of the verb skønne, which covers estimating, valuing, or supposing. In modern Danish, the standard past participle used in perfect or passive constructions is skønnet, while skønnede appears in narrative past forms where the subject performs the estimation.

Etymology and grammar: the word derives from the Danish verb skønne, connected to the broader Nordic root related to judgment or estimation. As a finite verb form, skønnede indicates that an estimating act took place in the past. When used as an adjective in contemporary texts, the parallel form skønnet is more common, for example in phrases like "den skønnede værdi" (the estimated value).

Usage and contexts: skønnede is common in financial, legal, and administrative contexts where rough values or preliminary assessments are described. Examples include ca. "Omkostningerne skønnede til omkring 2 millioner kroner" (The costs were estimated at around 2 million kroner) or "Vi skønnede behovet for flere ressourcer" (We estimated the need for more resources). The term often carries a sense of approximation rather than formal appraisal, in contrast to vurdere (to assess or appraise) or anslå (to approximate).

See also: skøn, meaning an estimate or assessment; skønsmand, an expert appointed to make an assessment; skønnes, a related verb form in different contexts. In legal and official texts, you may encounter skøn or a passive construction with skønnet when referring to an official appraisal.

Note: skønnede and skønnet are closely related but differ in aspect and grammatical role; one is a finite past form, the other a participle used in adjectival or passive constructions.