When you bemyndige someone, you give them the power or authority to do something officially. Think of it like a formal permission slip that grants someone the right to act on your behalf or for a specific task. This word is often used in legal or administrative contexts. It's about empowering someone with a clear mandate.
When you bemyndige someone, you are formally empowering them to act on your behalf or in a specific capacity. This isn't just about giving permission; it's about bestowing a legal or official right to perform certain actions. Think of it as granting a mandate or a commission. It implies a transfer of authority, often in a professional or administrative context.
Hello there! Today, we're looking at the Danish verb 'bemyndige'. This is a C1 level word, so it's quite formal and you'll often encounter it in official contexts. Let's break it down.
§ What 'bemyndige' means
- Definition
- To give someone official authority to do something.
Think of it as giving someone the power or the right to act on your behalf, or on behalf of an institution. It's more than just asking someone to do something; it's about formal permission and responsibility.
§ Where you actually hear this word — work, school, news
You'll typically hear or read 'bemyndige' in formal settings. It's not a word you'd use in casual conversation with friends. Here are some common places:
- Workplaces: Especially in management, legal departments, or when dealing with official processes.
- Government and Public Administration: Laws, regulations, and official statements often use this term.
- News and Media: When reporting on political decisions, legal matters, or corporate actions.
- Academic Texts: In fields like law, political science, or business administration.
Let's look at some examples to help you understand how it's used in context.
Bestyrelsen har bemyndiget direktøren til at underskrive kontrakten.
Here, 'bestyrelsen' (the board) has given 'direktøren' (the director) the official authority to sign the contract. It means the director now has the legal power to do so.
Loven bemyndiger politiet til at foretage ransagninger under visse omstændigheder.
In this example, 'loven' (the law) officially authorizes 'politiet' (the police) to conduct searches under certain conditions. This is a very common use in legal contexts.
Jeg er bemyndiget til at træffe beslutninger på vegne af afdelingen.
This sentence means "I am authorized to make decisions on behalf of the department." This is a typical phrase you might hear in a professional environment, indicating someone has been given the official power to make choices.
Ministeren er bemyndiget til at udstede nye regler.
Here, 'ministeren' (the minister) has the official power to 'udstede nye regler' (issue new regulations). This is a very common phrase in political news and government statements.
Understanding 'bemyndige' is key for anyone who wants to engage with official Danish documents, news, or professional communication. It conveys a clear sense of delegated power and formal permission. Keep an eye out for it in your reading, and you'll start to see it everywhere in formal contexts!
Niveau de difficulté
The word is relatively long and formal, but its structure is phonetic.
Spelling 'bemyndige' correctly might require some attention due to the 'y' and 'nd'.
Pronunciation can be tricky, especially the 'y' and the 'nd' sound. The 'g' is soft, almost silent in this context.
Due to its formal nature, it might not be heard in everyday conversation, but clear pronunciation helps recognition.
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Jeg kan bemyndige dig til at underskrive dokumentet.
I can authorize you to sign the document.
Har du bemyndigelse til at træffe denne beslutning?
Do you have authorization to make this decision?
Loven bemyndiger politiet til at handle hurtigt.
The law authorizes the police to act quickly.
Direktøren bemyndigede hende til at lede projektet.
The director empowered her to lead the project.
De bemyndiger kun erfarne folk til den opgave.
They only authorize experienced people for that task.
Vi bemyndiger medarbejderne til at tage initiativ.
We empower employees to take initiative.
Er du bemyndiget til at tale på firmaets vegne?
Are you authorized to speak on behalf of the company?
Bestyrelsen bemyndiger formanden til at forhandle.
The board authorizes the chairman to negotiate.
Regeringen vil bemyndige borgerne til at træffe egne valg.
The government wants to empower citizens to make their own choices.
Lederen er bemyndiget til at underskrive kontrakter på vegne af virksomheden.
The manager is authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the company.
Hun blev bemyndiget til at handle i hans fravær.
She was empowered to act in his absence.
Er du bemyndiget til at give disse oplysninger?
Are you authorized to give this information?
Formålet med loven er at bemyndige kommunerne.
The purpose of the law is to authorize the municipalities.
En dommer kan bemyndige politiet til at ransage et hus.
A judge can authorize the police to search a house.
Jeg er ikke bemyndiget til at træffe den beslutning.
I am not authorized to make that decision.
De bemyndigede deres advokat til at repræsentere dem.
They authorized their lawyer to represent them.
Modèles grammaticaux
Expressions idiomatiques
"at give grønt lys"
To give the green light; to approve or authorize something.
Regeringen gav grønt lys til det nye byggeprojekt. (The government gave the green light to the new construction project.)
neutral"at give fuldmagt"
To grant full power/authorization; to give power of attorney.
Hun gav sin advokat fuldmagt til at handle på hendes vegne. (She gave her lawyer full power of attorney to act on her behalf.)
formal"at sætte nogen i stand til"
To enable someone to do something; to empower someone.
Uddannelsen satte hende i stand til at finde et bedre job. (The education enabled her to find a better job.)
neutral"at give sin velsignelse"
To give one's blessing; to approve something, often informally or personally.
Forældrene gav deres velsignelse til ægteskabet. (The parents gave their blessing to the marriage.)
neutral"at give carte blanche"
To give carte blanche; to give complete freedom to act as one wishes.
Direktøren gav projektlederen carte blanche. (The director gave the project manager carte blanche.)
neutral"at overlade tøjlerne til nogen"
To hand over the reins to someone; to give control or authority.
Efter 20 år overlod han tøjlerne til sin søn. (After 20 years, he handed over the reins to his son.)
neutral"at give myndighed"
To give authority.
Loven giver politiet myndighed til at anholde. (The law gives the police authority to arrest.)
formal"at udstede en bemyndigelse"
To issue an authorization.
Virksomheden udstedte en bemyndigelse til import af varerne. (The company issued an authorization for the import of the goods.)
formal"at have beføjelser til"
To have the powers/authority to do something.
Bestyrelsen har beføjelser til at træffe endelige beslutninger. (The board has the powers to make final decisions.)
formal"at klargøre til"
To clear for; to authorize or prepare for action.
Lufttrafikkontrollen klargjorde flyet til landing. (Air traffic control cleared the plane for landing.)
neutralStructures de phrases
Bemyndige nogen til at gøre noget.
Regeringen bemyndigede ambassadøren til at underskrive aftalen. (The government authorized the ambassador to sign the agreement.)
At være bemyndiget til at gøre noget.
Hun er bemyndiget til at træffe disse beslutninger. (She is authorized to make these decisions.)
Bemyndigelse til at udføre en opgave.
Han fik bemyndigelse til at udføre undersøgelsen. (He received authorization to carry out the investigation.)
At give nogen fuld bemyndigelse.
Bestyrelsen besluttede at give direktøren fuld bemyndigelse. (The board decided to give the director full authorization.)
Bemyndige en person med et ansvar.
De bemyndigede hende med ansvaret for projektet. (They entrusted her with the responsibility for the project.)
At bemyndige sig selv til noget.
Han bemyndigede sig selv til at handle på virksomhedens vegne. (He authorized himself to act on behalf of the company.)
Bemyndigelse fra en højere instans.
Bemyndigelsen skal komme fra en højere instans. (The authorization must come from a higher authority.)
At handle under bemyndigelse af nogen.
Han handler under bemyndigelse af sin chef. (He acts under the authority of his boss.)
Astuces
Think 'empower'
A good way to remember 'bemyndige' is to think of the English word empower. They share a similar meaning of giving authority or power.
Formal context
'Bemyndige' is often used in formal or official contexts. You'll hear it in legal, governmental, or corporate settings when discussing the granting of authority.
Related to 'myndighed'
The word is related to 'myndighed' (authority). This connection can help you remember its meaning. Think 'be' + 'myndighed' = 'to give authority'.
Who gets authorized
Typically, you 'bemyndige' a person or a group to perform a specific action or task.
Use with 'til'
It's often followed by the preposition 'til' (to/for) when indicating what someone is authorized to do. Example: 'Han blev bemyndiget til at handle på firmaets vegne.' (He was authorized to act on behalf of the company.)
Synonym: 'give fuldmagt'
A close synonym is 'give fuldmagt', which literally means 'to give full power/authority'. While similar, 'bemyndige' is often a more concise and formal way to express it.
Past participle: 'bemyndiget'
The past participle 'bemyndiget' is commonly used as an adjective, meaning 'authorized' or 'empowered'. Example: 'en bemyndiget repræsentant' (an authorized representative).
Passive voice is common
It's quite common to see 'bemyndige' in the passive voice, indicating that someone is authorized. Example: 'Personalet er bemyndiget til at træffe disse beslutninger.' (The staff is authorized to make these decisions.)
Not for 'permitting' generally
Don't confuse it with simply 'to permit' or 'to allow' (tillade). 'Bemyndige' implies a formal granting of official power, not just general permission.
Practice in sentences
Try forming sentences where someone is given authority to do something. For example, 'Regeringen bemyndigede udvalget til at undersøge sagen.' (The government authorized the committee to investigate the matter.)
Teste-toi 72 questions
Jeg kan ___ kaffen. (I can ___ the coffee.)
You drink coffee. 'Drikke' means 'to drink'.
Hun er en ___ pige. (She is a ___ girl.)
'Glad' means 'happy'. You can describe a girl as happy.
Vi bor i et ___ hus. (We live in a ___ house.)
'Rødt' means 'red' and agrees with 'hus'.
Han har en ___ kat. (He has a ___ cat.)
'Ny' means 'new'. It's common to say someone has a new pet.
Børnene leger ___ i haven. (The children play ___ in the garden.)
'Ude' means 'outside'. Children often play outside in a garden.
Jeg kan godt lide at spise ___. (I like to eat ___.)
'Mad' means 'food'. You eat food.
Hvilket ord betyder at give nogen tilladelse til at gøre noget?
Ordet 'give' er det mest passende her, da det handler om at give tilladelse, selvom 'bemyndige' er mere formelt.
Hvad gør en chef, når han lader en medarbejder tage beslutninger?
At 'bemyndige' betyder at give autoritet til at træffe beslutninger.
Vælg det ord, der bedst passer i sætningen: 'Læreren ____ eleverne til at vælge deres eget projekt.'
I denne sammenhæng er 'gav' det bedste valg for at indikere, at læreren gav eleverne lov til at vælge. 'Bemyndige' er for formelt for dette niveau.
At 'bemyndige' betyder at give en officiel tilladelse.
Ja, 'bemyndige' handler om at give officiel autoritet eller tilladelse.
Hvis du 'bemyndiger' en person, så stjæler du fra dem.
Nej, at 'bemyndige' er det modsatte; det er at give magt eller autoritet, ikke at tage fra.
Du kan 'bemyndige' en person til at købe en is til dig.
Nej, 'bemyndige' er for formelt til en simpel handling som at købe is. Her ville man bare sige 'bede' eller 'spørge'.
Listen for the fruit.
Listen for the location.
Listen for the time.
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Jeg hedder Per.
Focus: Per
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Det er en god dag.
Focus: god dag
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Kan du hjælpe mig?
Focus: hjælpe
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This sentence means 'I like coffee.' The word order is subject (Jeg), verb (kan lide), adverb (godt), object (kaffe).
This sentence means 'She eats a sandwich.' The word order is subject (Hun), verb (spiser), article (en), object (sandwich).
This sentence means 'We speak Danish.' The word order is subject (Vi), verb (taler), object (dansk).
Regeringen vil ___ borgerne til at træffe deres egne beslutninger.
The sentence means 'The government wants to ___ citizens to make their own decisions.' 'Bemyndige' (empower) fits best.
Loven vil ___ politiet til at handle hurtigere i nødsituationer.
The sentence means 'The law will ___ the police to act faster in emergencies.' 'Bemyndige' (authorize/empower) is the correct choice.
Hun blev ___ til at underskrive kontrakten på virksomhedens vegne.
The sentence means 'She was ___ to sign the contract on behalf of the company.' 'Bemyndiget' (authorized) is the correct past participle.
Det er vigtigt at ___ medarbejderne med ansvar.
The sentence means 'It is important to ___ employees with responsibility.' 'Bemyndige' (empower/authorize) makes sense here.
En god leder vil altid ___ sit team til at tage initiativ.
The sentence means 'A good leader will always ___ their team to take initiative.' 'Bemyndige' (empower) fits the context of good leadership.
Forældre bør ___ deres børn til at træffe små valg selv.
The sentence means 'Parents should ___ their children to make small choices themselves.' 'Bemyndige' (empower) is the most appropriate verb.
Hvilket ord betyder at give nogen officiel autoritet til at gøre noget?
'Bemyndige' betyder at give officiel tilladelse eller autoritet. De andre ord betyder det modsatte eller noget andet.
Efter at være blevet ______ af bestyrelsen, kunne direktøren underskrive kontrakten.
I denne sætning skal direktøren have modtaget autoritet fra bestyrelsen for at underskrive kontrakten. 'Bemyndiget' passer bedst her.
Hvilken situation kræver typisk, at man bliver bemyndiget?
At repræsentere en virksomhed i forhandlinger er en officiel handling, der kræver autorisation, altså at blive bemyndiget.
Hvis en person er bemyndiget til at handle på vegne af en anden, betyder det, at de har den nødvendige officielle tilladelse.
Korrekt. 'Bemyndige' betyder at give officiel autoritet, så en bemyndiget person har tilladelsen.
En regering kan bemyndige en organisation til at udføre en specifik opgave.
Ja, regeringer udsteder ofte bemyndigelser til organisationer for at udføre bestemte opgaver med officiel autoritet.
At blive bemyndiget til at gøre noget betyder, at man ikke længere har lov til at gøre det.
Det er forkert. At blive bemyndiget betyder, at man netop får lov til at gøre noget, ofte med officiel autoritet.
This sentence structure (Subject + verb + direct object + infinitive phrase) is common when describing who has been given authority to do something.
In passive voice, 'bemyndiget' is often followed by 'til at' and an infinitive, indicating what someone was empowered to do.
Here, 'loven' (the law) is the subject that gives authority, followed by the object (kommunen) and the action they are authorized to perform.
Regeringen vil ___ borgerne til at træffe deres egne beslutninger.
The government wants to 'empower' (bemyndige) citizens to make their own decisions. The other options don't fit the context of giving authority.
Loven er designet til at ___ medarbejdere med større kontrol over deres arbejdsforhold.
The law is designed to 'empower' (bemyndige) employees with greater control over their working conditions. The other words have negative or irrelevant meanings.
Direktøren har fuldmagt til at ___ afdelingslederne til at ansætte nyt personale.
The director has the authority to 'authorize' (bemyndige) the department managers to hire new staff. 'Vejlede' (guide) and 'informere' (inform) are too weak, and 'forhindre' (prevent) is the opposite.
Projektlederen fik ansvaret for at ___ sit team til at træffe hurtige beslutninger.
The project manager was given the responsibility to 'empower' (bemyndige) his team to make quick decisions. While 'opmuntre' (encourage) is positive, 'bemyndige' specifically refers to giving authority.
Forældre bør ___ deres børn til at tage initiativ og være selvstændige.
Parents should 'empower' (bemyndige) their children to take initiative and be independent. 'Undertrykke' (suppress) is the opposite, and 'kritikere' (criticize) and 'belønne' (reward) don't fit the sense of giving authority.
Bestyrelsen stemte for at ___ CEO'en til at forhandle kontrakten på plads.
The board voted to 'authorize' (bemyndige) the CEO to finalize the contract. This implies giving official power to act.
Hvilket ord er et synonym for 'bemyndige'?
'Autorisere' betyder at give nogen tilladelse eller magt, hvilket er meget tæt på 'bemyndige'.
Hvilken sætning bruger 'bemyndige' korrekt?
'Bemyndige' handler om at give officiel autoritet. En chef kan bemyndige en assistent til at handle på sine vegne.
Hvad er den mest passende kontekst for at bruge ordet 'bemyndige'?
'Bemyndige' bruges typisk i formelle sammenhænge, hvor der tildeles officiel myndighed eller beføjelse.
Når man 'bemyndiger' nogen, fjerner man deres autoritet.
At 'bemyndige' nogen betyder at give dem autoritet, ikke at fjerne den.
Ordet 'bemyndige' kan bruges, når en regering giver en minister særlige beføjelser.
Dette er et perfekt eksempel på, hvordan 'bemyndige' bruges til at tildele officiel autoritet.
Man kan 'bemyndige' en ven til at vælge en film til filmaften.
'Bemyndige' er for formelt og handler om officiel autoritet. I dette tilfælde ville man blot sige 'give lov til' eller 'lade' vennen vælge.
The government chose to empower the new commission to make final decisions.
Are you authorized to sign this contract on behalf of the company?
The proxy was empowered to act on behalf of the board in all matters.
Read this aloud:
Hvem har bemyndigelse til at godkende disse ændringer?
Focus: bemyndigelse, godkende
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Det er vigtigt at bemyndige medarbejdere til at tage initiativ.
Focus: bemyndige, initiativ
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Direktøren har bemyndiget mig til at træffe denne beslutning.
Focus: direktøren, bemyndiget, beslutning
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Imagine you are the CEO of a company. Write an official memo to your senior management, explicitly stating that you are empowering them to make independent decisions on project X. Use 'bemyndige' correctly.
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Sample answer
Til Ledelsen, Jeg skriver for at informere om, at jeg hermed bemyndiger jer til at træffe selvstændige beslutninger vedrørende Projekt X. Jeg har fuld tillid til jeres dømmekraft og ekspertise. Med venlig hilsen, [Dit Navn], CEO.
You are a legal professional drafting a clause for a contract. Write a sentence where one party 'bemyndiger' another party to act on their behalf in a specific financial transaction. Ensure the context is formal and precise.
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Part A bemyndiger hermed Part B til at agere på Part A's vegne i alle aspekter vedrørende den specificerede finansielle transaktion, herunder underskrift af nødvendige dokumenter.
Describe a scenario where a government might 'bemyndige' a specific agency to handle an emergency situation. Focus on the official nature of the empowerment.
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I tilfælde af en national krise kan regeringen bemyndige Civilforsvarsstyrelsen til at overtage ledelsen af alle rednings- og koordineringsindsatser for at sikre en effektiv håndtering af nødsituationen.
Hvilken af følgende udsagn beskriver bedst situationen?
Read this passage:
Bestyrelsen traf den vanskelige beslutning at bemyndige direktøren til at foretage omstruktureringer i virksomheden uden yderligere godkendelse fra dem. Dette skridt blev anset for nødvendigt for at sikre hurtig handling i en presserende markedssituation. De mente, at direktørens erfaring og viden gjorde ham bedst egnet til at håndtere processen.
Hvilken af følgende udsagn beskriver bedst situationen?
Teksten siger, at bestyrelsen bemyndiger direktøren til at foretage omstruktureringer 'uden yderligere godkendelse fra dem', hvilket indikerer fuld delegeret autoritet.
Teksten siger, at bestyrelsen bemyndiger direktøren til at foretage omstruktureringer 'uden yderligere godkendelse fra dem', hvilket indikerer fuld delegeret autoritet.
Hvad er hovedformålet med den nye lov?
Read this passage:
En ny lov bemyndiger kommunerne til at opkræve yderligere gebyrer for visse miljøtjenester. Dette forventes at finansiere grønnere initiativer og fremme bæredygtig udvikling lokalt. Loven trådte i kraft den 1. januar og giver kommunerne frihed til selv at fastsætte gebyrernes størrelse inden for visse rammer.
Hvad er hovedformålet med den nye lov?
Passagen angiver, at loven 'bemyndiger kommunerne til at opkræve yderligere gebyrer for visse miljøtjenester'. Dette er det direkte formål med loven.
Passagen angiver, at loven 'bemyndiger kommunerne til at opkræve yderligere gebyrer for visse miljøtjenester'. Dette er det direkte formål med loven.
Hvilken rolle spiller medlemslandene i forhold til organisationens handlinger?
Read this passage:
Den internationale organisation blev bemyndiget af medlemslandene til at implementere en ny strategi for global sundhed. Denne bemyndigelse understreger den tillid, medlemslandene har til organisationens ekspertise og kapacitet til at koordinere komplekse initiativer. Strategien omfatter vaccination, uddannelse og ressourcefordeling.
Hvilken rolle spiller medlemslandene i forhold til organisationens handlinger?
Teksten siger, at organisationen 'blev bemyndiget af medlemslandene', hvilket betyder, at medlemslandene har givet den officiel autoritet.
Teksten siger, at organisationen 'blev bemyndiget af medlemslandene', hvilket betyder, at medlemslandene har givet den officiel autoritet.
This sentence structure is common when a board grants authority to an individual for negotiation.
Here, 'reglerne' (the rules) are the subject granting authority to 'ansatte' (employees) to make decisions.
'Fuldmagten' (the power of attorney) is the document providing authority to the agent to sign the contract.
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Perfect score!
Think 'empower'
A good way to remember 'bemyndige' is to think of the English word empower. They share a similar meaning of giving authority or power.
Formal context
'Bemyndige' is often used in formal or official contexts. You'll hear it in legal, governmental, or corporate settings when discussing the granting of authority.
Related to 'myndighed'
The word is related to 'myndighed' (authority). This connection can help you remember its meaning. Think 'be' + 'myndighed' = 'to give authority'.
Who gets authorized
Typically, you 'bemyndige' a person or a group to perform a specific action or task.
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