utnevnes

Utnevnes is the present passive form of the Norwegian verb utnevne, meaning to appoint or designate someone to a position. The term is widely used in official and formal contexts, such as government announcements, judiciary appointments, and civil service designations. In news reporting you may encounter phrases like "han utnevnes til statsråd" (he is appointed as a minister) or "hun ble utnevnt til ny direktør" (she was appointed to a new director position).

Forms and usage: The infinitive is utnevne. The present active is utnevner (he/she appoints). The present passive is utnevnes (is appointed). The simple past active is utnevnte (appointed). The past passive is utnevnt, often used in constructions with ble or er, as in "ble utnevnt" (was appointed) or "er utnevnt" (is appointed). The perfect form is har utnevnt (has appointed).

Etymology: Utnevnes derives from ut- plus nevne, with nevne meaning to name or designate. The prefix ut- conveys a sense of outward direction or completion of the act, producing the sense of officially naming someone to a post.

Context and nuance: Utnevnes is typically reserved for formal acts carried out by authorities such as the government, a monarch in council, or other official bodies. It contrasts with more everyday expressions for hiring or selecting, emphasizing the formal authority behind the appointment.

Related terms include utnevning (the act of appointing), and utnevnelser (appointments). In Norwegian constitutional and administrative contexts, utnevning marks the official designation of individuals to offices or roles.