tilægge

Tilægge is a verb used in Danish and, to a lesser extent, Norwegian, meaning to attach, add to, or append something to another thing. It is most often found in formal, legal, administrative, or budgeting contexts, where an item such as a fee, charge, or component is added to a base amount. In everyday Danish, tilægge is relatively rare and is commonly replaced by tilføje (to add) or lægge til (to lay to).

Etymology and range of meaning: The word is derived from til- (toward, to) and ligge (to lie, to place), with the related noun tilæg (or tillæg) meaning a supplement or surcharge. The verb can express both physical attachment and figurative addition, such as an extra cost, element, or item appended to something existing.

Usage notes: Tilægge is transitive and often appears in technical, financial, or legal language. It can indicate that an extra quantity or charge has been added to a contract, invoice, or budget. Examples include phrases like an extra fee being tillagt or a surcharge tilægget to the total. In contemporary Danish, many speakers would choose tilføje or lægge til in everyday speech, reserving tilægge for more formal or specialized texts.

In Norwegian, cognate forms exist and usage is similar, though everyday speech may favor other verbs such as legge til or tilføye.

See also: tilæg, tillæg, tilføye, legge til, tilrette.