When something comes to an end or is closed down, the Norwegian verb you'll often hear is å avvikle. Think of it as discontinuing an activity or shutting down an operation. It's a useful word when talking about businesses closing, events finishing, or projects being wrapped up.
For example, if a company decides to close a branch, they would 'avvikle' that branch. Or if a project has run its course, it would be 'avviklet'. It's a direct and practical term for concluding something.
When you're learning Norwegian at a B2 level, you're moving beyond basic communication and starting to understand more nuanced and formal language. Words like "avvikle" become important because they appear in contexts like business, law, and formal discussions.
Understanding "avvikle" helps you grasp concepts related to closing down companies, ending projects, or discontinuing services. It's a precise term that signifies a deliberate and often official termination. Mastering such vocabulary expands your ability to read and comprehend a wider range of Norwegian texts and engage in more complex conversations.
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- cease operations
- terminate activity
- wind up
§ Understanding 'Avvikle'
The Norwegian verb 'avvikle' is crucial for expressing the idea of bringing something to an end, closing down an operation, or liquidating a business. It's a versatile word that you'll hear in various contexts, from formal business discussions to everyday conversations about ending an activity.
- Definition
- To bring to an end or close down
Think of 'avvikle' as a more formal way to say 'stop' or 'finish' when referring to processes, organizations, or even events. It implies a structured or official cessation.
§ Basic Sentence Structure with 'Avvikle'
'Avvikle' typically functions as a transitive verb, meaning it takes a direct object. This object is what is being brought to an end or closed down.
De bestemte seg for å avvikle selskapet. (They decided to close down the company.)
Regjeringen planlegger å avvikle ordningen. (The government plans to terminate the scheme.)
§ Common Prepositions with 'Avvikle'
While 'avvikle' often stands alone with a direct object, you might encounter it with certain prepositions to add nuance. However, it's less common for 'avvikle' itself to directly govern a preposition in the same way other verbs do to introduce an indirect object or a manner.
No common prepositions are directly attached to 'avvikle' itself. You will most often see it with a direct object.
However, prepositions might appear in phrases *around* 'avvikle' to provide additional context. For instance:
De er i ferd med å avvikle driften på fabrikken. (They are in the process of closing down operations at the factory.)
Here, 'på' relates to 'driften' (operations), not directly to 'avvikle'.
§ 'Avvikle' in Different Tenses
Like most Norwegian verbs, 'avvikle' conjugates according to tense. Here are the basic forms:
Infinitive: avvikle (to close down)
Present Tense: avvikler (closes down)
Past Tense: avviklet (closed down)
Present Perfect: har avviklet (has closed down)
Styret avvikler avdelingen neste måned. (The board is closing down the department next month.) - Present tense for future event
De avviklet prosjektet i fjor. (They closed down the project last year.) - Past tense
Selskapet har avviklet alle sine internasjonale operasjoner. (The company has closed down all its international operations.) - Present perfect
§ Common Uses and Contexts
You'll frequently encounter 'avvikle' in contexts such as:
Business: closing a company ('avvikle et selskap'), a department ('avvikle en avdeling'), or operations ('avvikle driften').
Projects/Programs: terminating a project ('avvikle et prosjekt') or a government scheme ('avvikle en ordning').
Events/Activities: less common, but can be used for formally ending an event ('avvikle et arrangement') or a tradition.
Kommunen måtte avvikle barnehagen på grunn av lavt elevtall. (The municipality had to close down the kindergarten due to low enrollment.)
De er i gang med å avvikle boet etter den avdøde. (They are in the process of liquidating the estate of the deceased.)
In summary, 'avvikle' is your go-to verb when discussing the formal or definitive ending of an organization, activity, or structured process in Norwegian. Practice using it with various direct objects to solidify your understanding.
How Formal Is It?
"Regjeringen besluttet å avvikle selskapets virksomhet. (The government decided to terminate the company's operations.)"
"De måtte legge ned butikken på grunn av dårlig salg. (They had to close down the shop due to poor sales.)"
"Vi må nok skrinlegge de planene. (We'll probably have to shelve those plans.)"
"Nå må vi slutte med leken og rydde opp. (Now we have to stop playing and clean up.)"
"Bare kutt ut tullet, da. (Just cut out the nonsense, then.)"
Comment l'utiliser
While avvikle directly translates to "to bring to an end" or "to close down," it's often used in a more formal or business context. Think of it when a company winds down operations, or a project is formally concluded.
It implies a structured and often final termination, rather than just stopping something casually.
Examples:
- Selskapet besluttet å avvikle produksjonen i Norge.
(The company decided to terminate/wind down production in Norway.) - De måtte avvikle arrangementet på grunn av dårlig vær.
(They had to call off/cancel the event due to bad weather.) - Styret har bestemt seg for å avvikle datterselskapet.
(The board has decided to liquidate/close down the subsidiary.)
- Using it for simple actions: Don't use avvikle for things you just stop doing, like "I stopped eating." For that, you'd use something like slutte å (to stop) or gi opp (to give up).
- Confusing it with avbryte: While both involve stopping, avbryte (to interrupt) is usually temporary or an interruption, whereas avvikle is more about a final closure.
- Forgetting the formal nuance: It sounds a bit odd to say you're going to "avvikle" your coffee break. Reserve it for more significant, often organizational, closures.
Astuces
Avvikle vs. Avslutte
While both mean 'to end,' avvikle implies a more formal and permanent closure, often of an organization, business, or process. Avslutte is more general and can refer to finishing a task or conversation. Think of avvikle as 'winding down' or 'liquidating.'
Past Tense Usage
The past tense of avvikle is avviklet. 'Banken avviklet filialen.' (The bank closed down the branch.) Remember the '-et' ending for weak verbs ending in '-le'.
Passive Voice
It's common to see avvikle in the passive voice, especially when discussing the closure of something without specifying who did it. 'Virksomheten ble avviklet.' (The operation was wound down / liquidated.)
Formal Tone
Avvikle carries a more formal and official tone than simple alternatives like 'stoppe' (to stop). It's used in official reports, news articles, and formal announcements.
Don't use for small tasks
You wouldn't use avvikle for finishing your homework or a simple meeting. For those, use avslutte or fullføre. Using avvikle in such contexts would sound overly dramatic and incorrect.
Associated Noun: Avvikling
The noun form is avvikling, meaning 'liquidation,' 'closure,' or 'phasing out.' Example: 'De er i ferd med å starte avviklingen av bedriften.' (They are in the process of starting the liquidation of the company.)
Legal Context
In a legal or business context, avvikle often refers to the formal process of liquidating a company, paying off debts, and distributing remaining assets. This is a very specific use case.
Think 'Phase Out'
Sometimes, avvikle can mean 'to phase out' something gradually. 'De vil avvikle bruken av plastposer.' (They will phase out the use of plastic bags.)
Practice Sentences
Try creating your own sentences. 'Regjeringen bestemte seg for å avvikle det gamle programmet.' (The government decided to terminate the old program.) This helps solidify your understanding.
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsThe most common use of 'avvikle' is in the context of business or organizational operations, meaning to wind up, liquidate, or discontinue an activity, project, or company. For example, 'selskapet besluttet å avvikle produksjonen' (the company decided to discontinue production).
Yes, 'avvikle' can be used more broadly to mean to bring something to an end or close down. For instance, you could 'avvikle et arrangement' (wind up an event) or 'avvikle et møte' (conclude a meeting).
'Avvikle' itself is neutral regarding the difficulty of the ending. It simply states that something is being brought to a close. The context would provide more information. For example, 'prosessen med å avvikle selskapet var komplisert' (the process of liquidating the company was complicated).
While similar, 'avvikle' often implies a more formal or complete closing down of an operation or entity, especially in a business or official context. 'Stoppe' (to stop) or 'slutte' (to finish/end) can be more general. For instance, you would 'avvikle en bedrift' (wind up a business) rather than 'stoppe en bedrift'.
When talking about an event, you would say something like 'vi måtte avvikle konserten på grunn av dårlig vær' (we had to call off the concert due to bad weather) or 'etter talene var det tid for å avvikle seremonien' (after the speeches, it was time to conclude the ceremony).
The past tense of 'avvikle' is 'avviklet'. For example, 'de avviklet prosjektet forrige måned' (they concluded the project last month).
Yes, the noun form is 'avvikling', which means 'winding up', 'liquidation', or 'discontinuation'. For example, 'avviklingen av selskapet tok lang tid' (the liquidation of the company took a long time).
Not typically. 'Avvikle' is usually used transitively, meaning it takes a direct object (you avvikle something). For example, 'styret bestemte seg for å avvikle avdelingen' (the board decided to close down the department).
In a legal context, you might hear 'retten beordret avvikling av selskapet' (the court ordered the liquidation of the company) or 'de valgte å avvikle virksomheten frivillig' (they chose to voluntarily discontinue operations).
In most cases, yes, 'avvikle' implies a permanent cessation or closing down. While you could technically 'avvikle' a temporary project, the core meaning leans towards a definitive end. For example, 'butikken skal avvikles permanent' (the store will be permanently closed).
Teste-toi 60 questions
Listen for 'avvikle' in the sentence about ending a subscription.
Listen for 'avvikle' in the sentence about a company closing down.
Listen for 'avvikle' in the sentence about deciding to end a project.
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Jeg må avvikle møtet nå.
Focus: avvikle
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Skolen vil avvikle dette kurset.
Focus: avvikle, kurset
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De planlegger å avvikle butikken.
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Write a short sentence about closing something, like a shop or a meeting, in Norwegian. Use a simple verb.
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Sample answer
Jeg lukker butikken.
Imagine you are talking about finishing a game. Write a simple Norwegian sentence for 'The game is over.'
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Spillet er ferdig.
You want to say 'The party ends now.' in Norwegian. Write a simple sentence.
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Festen slutter nå.
What does Lise do when the day is over?
Read this passage:
Lise går hjem. Hun er trøtt. Dagen er over. Nå skal hun sove.
What does Lise do when the day is over?
The passage says 'Nå skal hun sove.' (Now she will sleep.)
The passage says 'Nå skal hun sove.' (Now she will sleep.)
What happens soon?
Read this passage:
Butikken er åpen. Klokken er fem. Snart stenger butikken. Da kan jeg ikke kjøpe mer.
What happens soon?
The passage states 'Snart stenger butikken.' (Soon the shop closes.)
The passage states 'Snart stenger butikken.' (Soon the shop closes.)
When does the meeting end?
Read this passage:
Møtet starter klokken ni. Det slutter klokken ti. Jeg må være der hele tiden.
When does the meeting end?
The passage says 'Det slutter klokken ti.' (It ends at ten o'clock.)
The passage says 'Det slutter klokken ti.' (It ends at ten o'clock.)
This sentence means 'I want to close the meeting.'
This sentence means 'They must close the shop.'
This sentence means 'We will discontinue the plan.'
Vi må ___ prosjektet før jul. (We must ___ the project before Christmas.)
'Avvikle' means to bring to an end or close down. In this context, it fits the meaning of finishing a project.
Bedriften bestemte seg for å ___ filialen i byen. (The company decided to ___ the branch in the city.)
Here, 'avvikle' means to close down a business or branch.
Regjeringen planlegger å ___ den gamle ordningen. (The government plans to ___ the old scheme.)
'Avvikle' is used when talking about discontinuing a system or scheme.
De måtte ___ avtalen på grunn av nye regler. (They had to ___ the agreement due to new rules.)
To 'avvikle' an agreement means to terminate it.
Etter mange år med drift, valgte de å ___ butikken. (After many years of operation, they chose to ___ the shop.)
In this sentence, 'avvikle' means to close down a business permanently.
Klubben måtte ___ arrangementet på kort varsel. (The club had to ___ the event on short notice.)
To 'avvikle' an event means to cancel or terminate it.
Hva betyr «å avvikle et prosjekt»?
«Å avvikle» betyr å avslutte eller bringe noe til en slutt, så «å avvikle et prosjekt» betyr å fullføre og avslutte det.
Hvilken setning bruker «avvikle» korrekt?
«Å avvikle» brukes ofte om institusjoner, bedrifter eller større prosjekter som stenges ned permanent. Her passer det med et sykehus.
Hva er et synonym for «avvikle» i konteksten av en bedrift?
Hvis en bedrift skal «avvikles», betyr det at den skal legges ned. De andre alternativene betyr å starte eller fortsette en bedrift.
Du kan avvikle et møte.
Ja, du kan avvikle et møte i betydningen å gjennomføre det og deretter avslutte det, men det betyr også å legge det ned eller kansellere det permanent.
Man bruker ordet «avvikle» når man snakker om å starte noe nytt.
Nei, «avvikle» betyr å avslutte eller legge ned noe, ikke å starte noe nytt.
En sportsbegivenhet kan avvikles.
Ja, en sportsbegivenhet kan «avvikles», som betyr at den blir arrangert og gjennomført. Dette er en vanlig bruk av ordet.
Bedriften måtte ___ all virksomhet på grunn av økonomiske vanskeligheter.
To 'avvikle' means to close down or cease operations, which fits the context of a company facing financial difficulties.
Regjeringen besluttet å ___ den gamle ordningen for å innføre en ny og mer effektiv løsning.
Here, 'avvikle' means to abolish or terminate an old system to make way for a new one.
Etter mange års drift ble fabrikken nødt til å ___ produksjonen.
This sentence implies the factory had to stop or close down its production.
De har planer om å ___ prosjektet ved slutten av året.
'Avvikle' fits as they plan to bring the project to an end.
På grunn av mangel på ressurser, måtte komiteen ___ sine aktiviteter.
Without resources, the committee would have to cease its activities.
Styret stemte for å ___ avdelingen som ikke lenger var lønnsom.
If an department is no longer profitable, the logical step is to close it down or 'avvikle' it.
Imagine you are a journalist reporting on a company that is going out of business. Write a short paragraph explaining what 'avvikle' means in this context and how it affects the employees.
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Bedriften måtte dessverre avvikle sin virksomhet etter mange års drift. Dette betyr at selskapet vil stenge ned alle operasjoner og si opp sine ansatte. Det er en trist nyhet for mange som har jobbet her lenge.
You are writing an official notice for a club meeting where they will decide to 'avvikle' an old, unpopular project. Write a sentence for the agenda item.
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Forslag om å avvikle det upopulære prosjektet 'Fremtidens Byrom' vil bli diskutert og stemt over under møtet.
Describe a situation where someone might need to 'avvikle' a personal habit or routine. How would they do it?
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For å avvikle en dårlig vane, som å spise for mye sjokolade hver kveld, må man ofte erstatte den med en bedre rutine. For eksempel kan man ta en kort spasertur i stedet for å spise sjokolade.
Hvorfor velger selskapet å avvikle sine internasjonale avdelinger?
Read this passage:
På grunn av økonomiske vanskeligheter har styret besluttet å avvikle alle selskapets internasjonale avdelinger. Dette vil berøre over hundre ansatte og er forventet å ta flere måneder å gjennomføre. Målet er å fokusere på det nasjonale markedet og redusere kostnadene.
Hvorfor velger selskapet å avvikle sine internasjonale avdelinger?
Teksten sier klart at årsaken er 'økonomiske vanskeligheter'.
Teksten sier klart at årsaken er 'økonomiske vanskeligheter'.
Hva er hovedformålet med å avvikle den gamle skolen?
Read this passage:
Kommunen planlegger å avvikle den gamle skolen og bygge en ny, moderne skole på samme tomt. Prosessen for å avvikle den eksisterende bygningen vil starte neste år, og det forventes at den nye skolen vil være klar om tre år. Dette vil gi bedre læringsforhold for elevene.
Hva er hovedformålet med å avvikle den gamle skolen?
Passasjen forklarer at den gamle skolen skal 'avvikles' for å 'bygge en ny, moderne skole'.
Passasjen forklarer at den gamle skolen skal 'avvikles' for å 'bygge en ny, moderne skole'.
Hvilke to grunner nevnes for å avvikle kulturarrangementet?
Read this passage:
Etter lang tids debatt har organisasjonen bestemt seg for å avvikle sitt årlige kulturarrangement. Mangel på frivillige og synkende publikumsinteresse er hovedårsakene til at arrangementet ikke lenger vil finne sted. Styret uttrykker takknemlighet for alle som har bidratt gjennom årene.
Hvilke to grunner nevnes for å avvikle kulturarrangementet?
Teksten sier tydelig: 'Mangel på frivillige og synkende publikumsinteresse er hovedårsakene'.
Teksten sier tydelig: 'Mangel på frivillige og synkende publikumsinteresse er hovedårsakene'.
Hvilket ord betyr det samme som 'avvikle' i betydningen å stoppe en aktivitet?
'Avslutte' er det nærmeste synonymet for 'avvikle' når det handler om å stoppe eller avslutte noe. De andre alternativene betyr det motsatte eller noe annet.
Regjeringen besluttet å ___ den kontroversielle ordningen etter massiv kritikk.
I denne setningen er 'avvikle' det korrekte ordet fordi regjeringen beslutter å avslutte en ordning på grunn av kritikk. 'Etablere' og 'innføre' betyr å starte, og 'styrke' betyr å gjøre sterkere.
Hvilken av disse setningene bruker 'avvikle' korrekt?
'Avvikle' brukes korrekt i betydningen 'å legge ned' eller 'å avslutte' i den første setningen. De andre setningene bruker 'avvikle' feilaktig i konteksten.
Når man 'avvikler' et selskap, betyr det at man starter det opp.
Å 'avvikle' et selskap betyr å legge det ned eller avslutte driften, ikke å starte det opp.
Det er mulig å 'avvikle' en gammel tradisjon, noe som betyr å gradvis fase den ut.
'Avvikle' kan brukes om å gradvis avslutte eller fase ut noe, for eksempel en tradisjon eller en praksis.
En regjering kan 'avvikle' en lov, noe som betyr å gjøre den ugyldig.
En regjering kan 'avvikle' en lov eller en ordning, noe som betyr å oppheve den eller gjøre den ugyldig.
Listen for why the government decided to close the state-owned company.
What are the employees concerned about regarding the company's production?
Why is the cafe being closed down after ten years?
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Hvordan ville du forklare ordet 'avvikle' til en nybegynner?
Focus: avvikle
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Kan du gi et eksempel på en situasjon hvor en bedrift må avvikle sin virksomhet?
Focus: virksomhet
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Hvilke konsekvenser kan det ha for lokalsamfunnet hvis en stor fabrikk blir avviklet?
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Which of these best describes what happens when a company decides to 'avvikle' a project?
To 'avvikle' means to bring something to an end or close it down. So, when a company 'avvikler' a project, they are terminating it.
If a government department announces they will 'avvikle' a certain service, what is the most likely outcome?
To 'avvikle' a service means to discontinue it permanently, thus it will cease to exist.
Which sentence correctly uses 'avvikle' to mean 'to close down'?
In this sentence, 'avvikle' is correctly used to mean 'close down' or 'terminate' activities.
If a business decides to 'avvikle' one of its branches, it means they are opening a new branch.
To 'avvikle' a branch means to close it down, not to open a new one.
When a charity organization announces they will 'avvikle' a specific program, it implies that the program will continue with increased funding.
To 'avvikle' a program means to terminate it, not to continue it with increased funding.
A person might 'avvikle' an old habit, meaning they are stopping that habit.
While 'avvikle' is often used for organizations or formal structures, it can also be metaphorically applied to personal habits, meaning to bring them to an end.
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Summary
Use 'avvikle' when talking about bringing a business, project, or activity to a formal end.
- cease operations
- terminate activity
- wind up
Avvikle vs. Avslutte
While both mean 'to end,' avvikle implies a more formal and permanent closure, often of an organization, business, or process. Avslutte is more general and can refer to finishing a task or conversation. Think of avvikle as 'winding down' or 'liquidating.'
Context is Key
You'll most often hear avvikle in contexts related to businesses, organizations, or official projects. For example: 'De må avvikle selskapet' (They must close down the company) or 'Prosjektet ble avviklet' (The project was terminated).
Past Tense Usage
The past tense of avvikle is avviklet. 'Banken avviklet filialen.' (The bank closed down the branch.) Remember the '-et' ending for weak verbs ending in '-le'.
Passive Voice
It's common to see avvikle in the passive voice, especially when discussing the closure of something without specifying who did it. 'Virksomheten ble avviklet.' (The operation was wound down / liquidated.)
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