forvaltning

§ Understanding 'Forvaltning'

Alright, let's talk about the Danish word 'forvaltning'. It's a useful one, and you'll hear it a lot in more formal contexts. Think of it as meaning administration, management, or stewardship, especially when we're talking about resources, organizations, or public services. It’s a noun, and it’s a C1 level word, so it's a bit more advanced but definitely worth knowing.

Danish Word

forvaltning (noun), CEFR C1

Definition

administration, management, or stewardship of resources

*Hint: The public administration is responsible for the implementation of the legislation.*

*Hint: Good financial management is crucial for the company's success.*

§ How to use 'Forvaltning' in a sentence

'Forvaltning' is a feminine noun in Danish. This means it takes the indefinite article 'en' (en forvaltning) and the definite article 'en' or 'den' (forvaltningen, den forvaltning). In the plural, it's 'forvaltninger' (indefinite) and 'forvaltningerne' (definite).

• Indefinite singular: en forvaltning (an administration)
• Definite singular: forvaltningen (the administration)
• Indefinite plural: forvaltninger (administrations)
• Definite plural: forvaltningerne (the administrations)

You'll often see 'forvaltning' combined with other words to specify what kind of administration or management it is. For example:

• Offentlig forvaltning: public administration
• Økonomisk forvaltning: financial management
• Ejendomsforvaltning: property management
• Naturforvaltning: nature management/conservation

When using 'forvaltning' in a sentence, it usually functions as the subject or object. It's often followed by prepositions like 'af' (of) to indicate what is being administered or managed.

*Hint: The company is known for its effective management of resources.*

*Hint: Good stewardship of state funds is essential.*

You can also use 'under forvaltning' (under administration/management) or 'i forvaltning' (in administration/management) to describe a state or process.

*Hint: These assets are now under administration by an external party.*

It's less common to use 'forvaltning' with prepositions indicating location or direction, as it refers more to an abstract concept or a body responsible for something, rather than a physical place. However, you might encounter it in phrases like 'arbejde i forvaltningen' (to work in the administration/public sector), referring to the administrative body itself.

*Hint: He has worked in the municipal administration for many years.*

Keep practicing with these examples, and you'll get the hang of 'forvaltning' in no time. It's a solid word for expanding your Danish vocabulary, especially if you're interested in formal or societal topics.