tildelt

Tildelt is the past participle of the Danish and Norwegian verb tildele, meaning to grant, allocate, or award something by the decision of an authority. It is used in passive constructions to indicate that an award, allocation, or entitlement has been conferred on someone. For example, prisen blev tildelt ham (the prize was awarded to him) or hun ble tildelt et stipend (she was awarded a stipend). The simple past form of tildele is tildelte, while tildelt serves as the past participle and can also function descriptively in formal writing.

Etymology and grammar: tildelt is formed from til- (toward, for) and dele (to share or distribute), reflecting the sense of assigning a portion or award. In Danish and Norwegian, tildele is a regular verb in many dialects, with tildelte as the past tense and tildelt as the past participle used in passive voice or as an adjective in formal contexts. The word is used across official, ceremonial, and bureaucratic language to denote that something has been officially granted or assigned.

Usage and context: tildelt commonly appears in contexts involving prizes, grants, rights, or official appointments. It is frequent in press releases, government notices, academic announcements, and award ceremonies. While used in formal styles, it is less common in everyday speech, where simpler verbs like give or grant might be more common. Related terms include tildele to verbs of awarding, tildeling for the act of awarding or allocating, and tildelt as the coordinating participle form in passive constructions.