velge

Velge is a Norwegian verb meaning to choose or to elect. It is used for everyday decisions as well as formal selections, such as political elections, voting, or selecting options in a process. The word is closely related to other Scandinavian forms, including Danish vælger and Swedish väljer, and is part of the shared Germanic verb family. In Norwegian, the infinitive commonly appears as velge in Bokmål, while in Nynorsk the corresponding form is velje, with its own set of conjugations.

In Bokmål, common forms include velger in the present tense (I choose), valgte in the past tense (I chose), and valgt as the past participle (have chosen). The imperative form is velg. These forms are used in standard written and spoken Norwegian, with politeness levels and register varying by context. The verb can appear in compound tenses with auxiliary verbs, such as "har valgt" (has chosen).

A notable phrase is å velge mellom, meaning to choose between. The verb also appears in political and organizational contexts, for example when discussing elections or appointing a representative. In Nynorsk, velje is the standard infinitive, with its own conjugation system distinct from Bokmål variants.

Examples:

- Jeg velger å bli hjemme i kveld.

- Hun velger mellom tre kandidater.

- Vi skal velje en ny styreleder ved årsmøtet.