valgt

Valgt is a word used in Norwegian (bokmål and nynorsk) and Danish that means "chosen" or "elected." It is the past participle of the verb velge in these languages and can function as an adjective or as part of verb phrases. The corresponding simple past form in Norwegian is valgte, while valgt appears in perfect tenses (for example har valgt) and when used attributively to denote something that has been chosen.

Etymology and form: Valgt derives from the verb velge, meaning to choose. In Norwegian and Danish, valgt serves as the participial form and is commonly used to describe someone who has been elected to a position or something that has been selected. The language-specific grammar uses valgt in combination with auxiliary verbs to form perfect tenses, and it also appears directly before a noun as an adjective, as in "valgt representant" (elected representative) or "den valgte lederen" (the elected leader).

Usage in Norwegian: In Norwegian, valgt is used to describe people or decisions that have been made through a selection process. It is common in political contexts (for example, "Han ble valgt som representant") and in everyday language (for example, "valgte kandidater"). The simple past form valgte is used for uncomplicated past actions, while har valgt forms the present perfect.

Usage in Danish: In Danish, valgt functions similarly as the past participle of velge. It appears in phrases like "blev valgt" (was elected) and can be used attributively as in "den valgte formand" (the elected chairman).

See also: valg (election), velge (to choose).