tilråde

Tilråde is a verb in Norwegian and Danish that means to urge, advise, or recommend something, often in a formal or official context. It is used when a person or body expresses strong support for a particular course of action, policy, or measure.

In usage, tilråde appears in policy discussions, legal texts, governmental statements, and organizational deliberations. It conveys more forceful endorsement than a simple suggestion, signaling that the speaker believes a recommended option is suitable or beneficial. The noun form tilråding denotes a recommendation or endorsement that has been made.

Etymology and related forms are tied to the broader Scandinavian vocabulary for advice and counsel. The word aligns with related terms such as råd (advice) and anbefale (to recommend), and it has cognates in Danish and other North Germanic languages. The concept shares historical roots in old forms of counsel and reformulation of guidance within institutions.

In Norwegian, the verb is typically used in formal contexts, with past tense forms such as tilrådde and a past participle tilrådd in passive or perfect constructions. The related noun tilråding is used to refer to the recommendation itself, sometimes issued by a committee, council, or authority.

See also: anbefale, råd, tilråd (counsel or recommendation in Danish), tilråding.