fortegnelse
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- A formal noun meaning 'list' or 'register'.
- Used in legal, academic, and professional contexts.
- More official and systematic than the common word 'liste'.
- Often paired with the preposition 'over' to describe contents.
- Legal Context
- In Norwegian law, an estate or a bankrupt company must have a 'fortegnelse over eiendeler' (inventory of assets). This is a binding document that lists everything of value.
- Academic Context
- When writing a thesis, the 'litteraturfortegnelse' is the comprehensive list of all sources cited, known in English as a bibliography or reference list.
Advokaten la frem en detaljert fortegnelse over alle kreditorer i saken.
Museet har utarbeidet en fortegnelse over samtlige gjenstander fra vikingtiden.
- Historical Usage
- Historically, 'fortegnelse' was used more broadly, but in modern Norwegian, it has specialized into these formal domains, leaving 'liste' to handle the informal heavy lifting.
- Collocation: Utarbeide
- The verb 'utarbeide' (to prepare/develop) is frequently used with fortegnelse. Example: 'Vi må utarbeide en fortegnelse over alle ansatte.'
- Collocation: Føre
- The verb 'føre' (to keep/maintain) is used when a list is ongoing. Example: 'Selskapet er pliktig til å føre en fortegnelse over aksjeeiere.'
Det er viktig at denne fortegnelsen holdes oppdatert til enhver tid.
Vennligst kontroller at alle punktene i fortegnelsen er korrekte.
- Common Verb Pairings
- Å revidere (to revise), å offentliggjøre (to publish/make public), å arkivere (to archive).
- In the Library
- Librarians use the term when discussing historical archives or special collections. They might help you find a 'fortegnelse over lokalhistoriske skrifter' (index of local history writings).
- In the Courtroom
- Judges and lawyers use it to refer to evidence lists or the 'sakliste' (docket) which is often officially termed a 'fortegnelse over saksdokumenter'.
Hør etter når de leser opp fortegnelsen over de nominerte til prisen.
I arkivet fant vi en gammel fortegnelse over alle som bodde på gården i 1850.
- Radio and Podcasts
- Formal podcasts about history or law are excellent places to hear this word used naturally in long-form speech.
- Confusion with 'Fortegn'
- Do not confuse 'fortegnelse' with 'fortegn.' A 'fortegn' is a mathematical sign (plus/minus) or a musical accidental (sharp/flat). They are related etymologically but used in completely different fields.
- Gender Confusion
- While 'fortegnelse' can be feminine, using 'ei' in a formal document can sometimes feel slightly out of place depending on the specific dialect or style guide of the organization. When in doubt, stick to 'en fortegnelse' (masculine) for maximum formality.
Feil: Han leste en spennende fortegnelse om nisser. (Should be 'fortelling').
Riktig: Arkivet inneholder en fortegnelse over alle skipene som sank i 1914.
- Register Check
- Ask yourself: Is this for a lawyer/professor or a friend? If it's a friend, don't use 'fortegnelse'.
- Register
- A 'register' in Norwegian is often a more dynamic list, like a database that is constantly updated (e.g., Folkeregisteret). 'Fortegnelse' can be a snapshot or a static document.
- Katalog
- A 'katalog' (catalog) usually includes more descriptive information about each item, such as prices, descriptions, or images. A 'fortegnelse' is often just a plain list of items.
Vi kan bruke en oversikt for å få et raskt bilde, men vi trenger en fortegnelse for detaljene.
Er dette en fullstendig fortegnelse eller bare et utdrag?
- Utdrag
- An 'utdrag' is an excerpt. If you only list some items from a larger register, you are providing an 'utdrag av fortegnelsen'.
Beispiele nach Niveau
Her er en liste over bøkene.
Here is a list of the books.
A1 learners use 'liste' instead of 'fortegnelse'.
Jeg ser en fortegnelse på veggen.
I see a register/list on the wall.
Recognition of the word in a formal setting.
Hva er en fortegnelse?
What is a 'fortegnelse'?
Asking for a definition.
Det er en lang fortegnelse.
It is a long register.
Simple sentence with an adjective.
Boken har en fortegnelse.
The book has a list/index.
Using the word as an object.
Er dette din fortegnelse?
Is this your register?
Possessive pronoun usage.
Jeg leser en fortegnelse.
I am reading a register.
Present tense verb.
Navnet mitt er i denne fortegnelsen.
My name is in this register.
Definite singular form.
Museet har en fortegnelse over alle bildene.
The museum has a list of all the pictures.
Introduction of the 'over' preposition.
Du må skrive en fortegnelse over hva du eier.
You must write a list of what you own.
Using 'fortegnelse' for a simple inventory.
Denne fortegnelsen er veldig gammel.
This register is very old.
Demonstrative pronoun with an adjective.
Vi fant en fortegnelse i arkivet.
We found a register in the archive.
Past tense verb.
Kan du gi meg fortegnelsen?
Can you give me the register?
Definite form as an object.
Det mangler navn i denne fortegnelsen.
Names are missing in this register.
Using 'i' to describe location within the list.
Hvor er fortegnelsen over medlemmene?
Where is the list of members?
Question with a prepositional phrase.
Jeg trenger en nøyaktig fortegnelse.
I need an accurate register.
Adjective placement.
Biblioteket har en fullstendig fortegnelse over alle norske aviser.
The library has a complete list of all Norwegian newspapers.
Using 'fullstendig' to modify the noun.
Vi må utarbeide en fortegnelse over utgiftene våre.
We must prepare a list of our expenses.
Introduction of the formal verb 'utarbeide'.
Denne fortegnelsen inneholder viktig informasjon om saken.
This register contains important information about the case.
Verb 'inneholder' (contains).
Har du sett den nye fortegnelsen over ledige stillinger?
Have you seen the new list of vacant positions?
Compound context (vacant positions).
Han fører en nøyaktig fortegnelse over alle sine reiser.
He keeps an accurate record of all his travels.
Using 'føre' for maintaining a record.
Fortegnelsen ble publisert på internett i går.
The list was published on the internet yesterday.
Passive voice construction.
Det er flere feil i denne fortegnelsen.
There are several errors in this register.
Plural noun with 'flere'.
Vennligst sjekk fortegnelsen før du drar.
Please check the list before you leave.
Imperative with 'vennligst'.
Selskapet er lovpålagt å føre en fortegnelse over alle aksjeeiere.
The company is legally required to maintain a register of all shareholders.
Use of 'lovpålagt' (legally required).
En alfabetisk fortegnelse gjør det lettere å finne frem i arkivet.
An alphabetical list makes it easier to navigate the archive.
Adjective 'alfabetisk' and phrase 'finne frem'.
Vedlagt følger en fortegnelse over de dokumentene som er relevante for saken.
Attached is a list of the documents that are relevant to the case.
Formal correspondence style 'Vedlagt følger'.
Vi har revidert fortegnelsen for å inkludere de nyeste endringene.
We have revised the register to include the latest changes.
Verb 'revidert' (revised).
Fortegnelsen gir en god oversikt over utviklingen i regionen.
The register provides a good overview of the development in the region.
Distinguishing 'fortegnelse' from 'oversikt' in the same sentence.
Det ble opprettet en fortegnelse over alle skadene etter flommen.
A list of all the damages after the flood was created.
Passive construction 'Det ble opprettet'.
Denne fortegnelsen er ikke nødvendigvis uttømmende.
This list is not necessarily exhaustive.
Adjective 'uttømmende' (exhaustive).
Kommunen har en fortegnelse over alle verneverdige bygninger.
The municipality has a register of all buildings worthy of preservation.
Context of heritage and preservation.
Litteraturfortegnelsen må utformes i samsvar med gjeldende akademiske standarder.
The bibliography must be designed in accordance with current academic standards.
Use of compound 'litteraturfortegnelse' and formal phrase 'i samsvar med'.
I skifteoppgjøret ble det lagt frem en detaljert fortegnelse over boets aktiva og passiva.
In the estate settlement, a detailed inventory of the estate's assets and liabilities was presented.
Highly formal legal terms 'skifteoppgjør', 'aktiva', and 'passiva'.
Denne historiske fortegnelsen kaster nytt lys over handelsforbindelsene i middelalderen.
This historical register sheds new light on trade relations in the Middle Ages.
Idiom 'kaster nytt lys over' (sheds new light on).
Det er avgjørende at fortegnelsen over sensitive personopplysninger behandles konfidensielt.
It is crucial that the register of sensitive personal data is treated confidentially.
GDPR/Privacy context with 'avgjørende' and 'konfidensielt'.
Fortegnelsen over kreditorer må være ferdigstilt innen fristens utløp.
The register of creditors must be completed before the deadline expires.
Formal phrase 'innen fristens utløp'.
Artikkelen inneholder en kronologisk fortegnelse over regjeringens viktigste vedtak.
The article contains a chronological list of the government's most important decisions.
Adjective 'kronologisk'.
Ved manglende fortegnelse kan sanksjoner bli iverksatt av myndighetene.
In the event of a missing register, sanctions may be implemented by the authorities.
Conditional phrase 'Ved manglende' and verb 'iverksatt'.
Denne fortegnelsen tjener som et utgangspunkt for videre forskning på feltet.
This register serves as a starting point for further research in the field.
Verb 'tjener som' (serves as).
Fortegnelsens nøyaktighet er en forutsetning for at arkivverket skal kunne opprettholde sin integritet.
The accuracy of the register is a prerequisite for the National Archives to maintain its integrity.
Genitive 'Fortegnelsens' and complex abstract nouns.
Gjennom en nitid gransking av gamle fortegnelser avdekket historikeren glemte sosiale strukturer.
Through a meticulous examination of old registers, the historian uncovered forgotten social structures.
Adjective 'nitid' (meticulous) and verb 'avdekket' (uncovered).
Det foreligger ingen offisiell fortegnelse som kan bekrefte disse påstandene.
There is no official register that can confirm these claims.
Verb 'foreligger' (exists/is available).
Utarbeidelsen av en slik omfattende fortegnelse krever betydelige ressurser og fagkompetanse.
The preparation of such a comprehensive register requires significant resources and professional expertise.
Noun-heavy academic style ('Utarbeidelsen av...').
Fortegnelsen fungerer som en katalysator for debatten om eierskap til kulturarv.
The register functions as a catalyst for the debate on ownership of cultural heritage.
Metaphorical use of 'katalysator'.
I denne konteksten må fortegnelse forstås som et juridisk bindende dokument.
In this context, 'fortegnelse' must be understood as a legally binding document.
Modal verb with passive 'må forstås'.
Man bør tilstrebe en så objektiv fortegnelse som overhodet mulig.
One should strive for as objective a register as humanly possible.
Formal pronoun 'man' and adverb 'overhodet'.
Selve fortegnelsen er ordnet etter et sinnrikt system av kategorier og underkategorier.
The register itself is arranged according to an ingenious system of categories and subcategories.
Adjective 'sinnrikt' (ingenious/intricate).
Summary
The word 'fortegnelse' is your formal alternative to 'liste'. Use it when you want to sound professional, precise, and authoritative, especially in writing. Example: 'En fortegnelse over kilder' (A list of sources).
- A formal noun meaning 'list' or 'register'.
- Used in legal, academic, and professional contexts.
- More official and systematic than the common word 'liste'.
- Often paired with the preposition 'over' to describe contents.
Verwandte Inhalte
Mehr academic Wörter
aksentuere
C1to accentuate or emphasize
altså
B1Also, folglich, das heißt.
anerkjenne
B1Anerkennen; etwas offiziell bestätigen oder wertschätzen. 'Die Regierung erkennt den neuen Staat an.'
anliggende
C1a matter or concern of importance
anse
B1to consider or regard
anslag
C1Eine Schätzung oder ein Überschlag, häufig in wirtschaftlichen Berichten verwendet. Zum Beispiel: 'Der Kostenvoranschlag war zu niedrig.'
anvende
B1Eine Methode oder Regel in einem bestimmten Zusammenhang anwenden.
argument
B1A reason or set of reasons for an idea
argumentere
B2Argumentieren bedeutet, Gründe für eine Meinung anzuführen. Es geht darum, einen Standpunkt logisch zu begründen und zu verteidigen.
artikkel
B1An article in a newspaper or journal