varierede

Varierede is the simple past tense form of the Danish verb variere, meaning to vary or to differ. The verb variere is a standard Danish verb used to describe changes, fluctuations, or differences across time, space, or among items. The term is widely used in journalism, science, statistics, and everyday language to express variation.

Conjugation and related forms: In the present tense, the verb is varierer (jeg varierer, du varierer, han/hun/den/et varierer, vi varierer, I varierer, de varierer). The simple past, expressed by varierede, is jeg varierede, du varierede, han/hun/den/et varierede, vi varierede, I varierede, de varierede. The past participle is varieret, used with have/er to form perfect tenses (f.eks. har varieret). The verb is commonly taught as a regular Danish verb with these standard forms.

Etymology and relation: Variere is related to other Germanic languages and cognate with English vary and the broader Indo-European family. While the precise etymological path varies by language, the core meaning—to differ or change in amount, degree, or character—remains shared.

Usage notes: Varierede denotes a completed variation in the past and is used to describe observed differences without attributing a cause. It suits quantitative statements (prices, measurements) as well as qualitative ones (opinions, responses). In analytical or descriptive writing, varierede helps convey patterns of fluctuation or diversity over a period or across samples.

Examples: Prisen varierede mellem 50 og 70 kroner i løbet af ugen. Translation: The price varied between 50 and 70 kroner during the week. Resultaterne varierede betydeligt fra forsøg til forsøg. Translation: The results varied considerably from trial to trial.