utgjere

utgjere is a Danish verb that translates to "to constitute," "to form," or "to make up" in English. It is used to describe something that forms a part of a larger whole or that has a particular quality or characteristic.

For example, one might say "Dette udgør en stor del af problemet" which means "This constitutes a large part of the problem." In this sentence, "udgør" signifies that the aforementioned "this" is a significant component of the overall issue. Another common usage is when describing what something is made of or what it represents. For instance, "Han udgør en stor trussel" translates to "He poses a great threat." Here, "udgør" indicates that the person represents or embodies a significant danger.

The verb can also be used in a more abstract sense. "Fred og sikkerhed udgør grundlaget for et velfungerende samfund" means "Peace and security form the foundation of a well-functioning society." This illustrates how "udgør" can describe the essential elements that support or create something else. The grammatical form of "udgøre" is regular, with its past tense being "udgjorde" and its past participle being "udgjort." Understanding "udgøre" is key to comprehending many descriptive sentences in Danish.