tolke

Tolke is a verb used in Norwegian and Danish to mean to interpret or translate from one language to another, typically in spoken form. In Norwegian, tolke often refers to real-time interpretation rather than written translation.

Etymology: Tolke derives from Old Norse tolka and is cognate with Swedish tolka and Danish tolke. The related noun tolker means interpreter, and tolking denotes interpretation, while oversette is normally used for written translation.

Usage: The term appears in legal, medical, conference, and media settings, where a tolke provides real-time or consecutive interpretation between speakers. It can also be used more generally to explain or interpret meaning beyond literal words. Professional tolker may be certified or employed by courts, hospitals, or event organizers.

Grammar: In Norwegian, tolke is the infinitive. Present tense tolker; past tense tolket; perfect tense har tolket. The noun forms include tolk (interpreter) and tolking (interpretation). The adjective tolkend describes something related to interpreting.

See also: Interpretation, Translation, Tolk (interpreter).