udbød

Udbød is the simple past tense of the Danish verb udbyde, meaning to offer, to present for consideration, or to tender something. The form is used when describing an offer or proposal that has already been made, in contexts such as business negotiations, sales, and public procurement.

Etymology: udbyde derives from ud- (outward) plus byde (to bid or offer). The word is related to the Old Danish and Old Norse roots for bidding and offering.

Usage: In Danish, udbød appears in formal and journalistic text to describe past offers or bids. In public procurement, the noun udbud refers to the tender process, while a company may udbyde a contract or project by inviting bids from suppliers. Related terms include tilbud (offer), bud (bid), and udbudsloven (procurement law).

Examples: "Virksomheden udbød et nyt projekt til tre leverandører." "Kommunen annoncerede et offentligt udbud." These illustrate the typical use in describing past actions and in public procurement contexts.

See also: udbud, tilbud, bud, offentlige indkøb.