When you manage something, it means you are responsible for it. Think of managing a store or managing your time. In Norwegian, we use the verb 'forvalte' for this. It's often about taking care of resources or responsibilities. You administer something when you officially control and organize it. This word is very common in business and government contexts.
When you encounter the verb "forvalte" at the C1 level, it's important to grasp its nuances beyond simple management. While it generally translates to 'to manage' or 'to administer,' at this advanced stage, it often implies a more comprehensive and responsible stewardship.
Think of "forvalte" as having a duty or obligation to care for, safeguard, and make good decisions regarding something, whether it's resources, an organization, or even a legacy. It suggests a proactive role in ensuring the long-term well-being and proper utilization of what is being managed.
You might see it used in contexts like managing a national park's biodiversity, administering a large investment fund, or even a government body managing public services. The verb carries a weight of accountability and strategic oversight.
Therefore, when you use or hear "forvalte," consider the depth of responsibility and the broader implications of the management act, rather than just a superficial handling of tasks.
How Formal Is It?
"Styret er ansvarlig for å forvalte selskapets midler. (The board is responsible for managing the company's funds.)"
"Hun måtte styre butikken mens sjefen var borte. (She had to manage the shop while the boss was away.)"
"Jeg må ordne opp i papirene mine før ferien. (I need to sort out my papers before the holiday.)"
"Du må passe på lekene dine. (You need to look after your toys.)"
"Kan du fikse dette problemet for meg? (Can you fix this problem for me?)"
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
Han er ansatt for å forvalte selskapets finanser.
He is employed to manage the company's finances.
Here, 'forvalte' is used with a direct object 'selskapets finanser' (the company's finances).
Det er viktig å forvalte naturressursene på en bærekraftig måte.
It is important to administer natural resources in a sustainable way.
'På en bærekraftig måte' means 'in a sustainable way'.
Styret har ansvaret for å forvalte eiendommen.
The board has the responsibility to manage the property.
'Har ansvaret for' means 'has the responsibility for'.
Hvordan skal vi forvalte denne store arven?
How are we going to manage this large inheritance?
'Arven' is a definite singular noun meaning 'the inheritance'.
Kommunen forvalter offentlige midler med stor forsiktighet.
The municipality administers public funds with great care.
'Med stor forsiktighet' means 'with great care'.
Det krever spesiell kunnskap å forvalte et slikt prosjekt.
It requires special knowledge to manage such a project.
'Det krever' means 'it requires'.
Kirken forvalter verdifulle kunstskatter.
The church manages valuable art treasures.
'Kunstskatter' is a plural noun meaning 'art treasures'.
Vår oppgave er å forvalte kundenes tillit på best mulig måte.
Our task is to administer our clients' trust in the best possible way.
'På best mulig måte' means 'in the best possible way'.
व्याकरण पैटर्न
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
Subjekt + forvalter + objekt.
Hun forvalter eiendommen. (She manages the property.)
Subjekt + forvaltet + objekt.
De forvaltet selskapet godt. (They managed the company well.)
Subjekt + skal forvalte + objekt.
Vi skal forvalte ressursene ansvarlig. (We shall manage the resources responsibly.)
Det er viktig å forvalte + objekt + nøye.
Det er viktig å forvalte økonomien nøye. (It is important to manage the economy carefully.)
सुझाव
Basic Meaning of 'forvalte'
The most common meaning of forvalte is 'to manage' or 'to administer'. Think of it in the context of responsibilities.
Using 'forvalte' with Resources
You often use forvalte when talking about managing resources, like money, property, or natural assets. For example, 'å forvalte penger' means 'to manage money'.
Context of Organizations
Organizations, governments, or institutions will forvalte things. It implies a formal or official role in oversight. For instance, 'regjeringen forvalter statens midler' (the government manages the state's funds).
Beyond Just Money
While often used for finances, forvalte can also apply to managing information, data, or even a trust. It's about responsible handling.
No Direct English Equivalent
Sometimes, 'to manage' or 'to administer' is close, but forvalte often carries a stronger sense of stewardship and careful oversight. It's not just 'to handle'.
Past Tense of 'forvalte'
The past tense of forvalte is 'forvaltet'. 'Han har forvaltet det godt' (He has managed it well).
Future Tense of 'forvalte'
For the future, use 'vil forvalte'. 'De vil forvalte arven' (They will manage the inheritance).
Not for Everyday Tasks
Do not use forvalte for simple, everyday tasks like 'managing your time' (use 'å organisere tiden din' or 'å planlegge tiden din'). It's for more significant responsibilities.
'Forvaltning' - The Noun
The related noun is 'forvaltning', meaning 'management' or 'administration'. 'Offentlig forvaltning' refers to 'public administration'.
Practice with Sentences
Try forming sentences with forvalte using different subjects. 'Jeg må forvalte ressursene mine bedre' (I must manage my resources better).
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
managing resources (money, time, natural resources)
- Vi må forvalte ressursene våre klokt. (We must manage our resources wisely.)
- Det er viktig å forvalte tiden sin effektivt. (It is important to manage one's time effectively.)
- Hvordan forvalter dere oljefondet? (How do you manage the oil fund?)
administering an organization, property, or estate
- Styret forvalter selskapets eiendeler. (The board administers the company's assets.)
- Han har ansvaret for å forvalte familiens eiendom. (He is responsible for administering the family's property.)
- Advokaten hjelper til med å forvalte arven. (The lawyer helps to administer the inheritance.)
handling responsibilities or duties
- Vi må forvalte tilliten vi har fått. (We must manage the trust we have received.)
- Det er et stort ansvar å forvalte et slikt prosjekt. (It is a big responsibility to administer such a project.)
- Hvordan forvalter du rollen din? (How do you manage your role?)
managing data or information
- Systemet forvalter store mengder data. (The system manages large amounts of data.)
- De må forvalte informasjonen sikkert. (They must administer the information securely.)
- Hvordan forvalter vi personopplysninger? (How do we manage personal data?)
stewardship or preservation (often with a sense of care)
- Vi har et ansvar for å forvalte naturen. (We have a responsibility to be stewards of nature / to manage nature.)
- Det er viktig å forvalte kulturarven. (It is important to preserve the cultural heritage.)
- Biskopen forvalter kirkens verdier. (The bishop administers the church's values.)
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"Hvordan forvalter du pengene dine? (How do you manage your money?)"
"Hvilke ressurser forvalter du i jobben din? (What resources do you manage in your job?)"
"Har du noen gang måttet forvalte en stor sum penger eller et viktig prosjekt? (Have you ever had to manage a large sum of money or an important project?)"
"Hva betyr det å 'forvalte' et land for deg? (What does it mean to 'manage' a country to you?)"
"Hva er den vanskeligste tingen du må forvalte i hverdagen? (What is the most difficult thing you have to manage in your daily life?)"
डायरी विषय
Skriv om en tid da du følte at du forvaltet noe veldig bra. Hva var det, og hvorfor var det vellykket? (Write about a time when you felt you managed something very well. What was it, and why was it successful?)
Reflekter over hvordan du forvalter tiden din hver dag. Er det noe du vil endre? (Reflect on how you manage your time every day. Is there anything you want to change?)
Tenk på et selskap eller en organisasjon du kjenner. Hvordan forvalter de sine ressurser, og hva synes du om det? (Think of a company or organization you know. How do they manage their resources, and what do you think about it?)
Hvilke prinsipper er viktige for deg når det gjelder å forvalte ansvar? (What principles are important to you when it comes to managing responsibility?)
Beskriv en situasjon der dårlig forvaltning førte til problemer. Hva kunne vært gjort annerledes? (Describe a situation where poor management led to problems. What could have been done differently?)
खुद को परखो 48 सवाल
Which word means 'to manage'?
'Forvalte' means to manage or administer.
What is the English meaning of 'forvalte'?
'Forvalte' translates to 'to manage' or 'to administer'.
Which sentence uses 'forvalte' correctly?
'Forvalte' is used with things that can be managed, like money. You don't manage a book, coffee, or a dog in this context.
The word 'forvalte' means 'to sing'.
'Forvalte' means 'to manage' or 'to administer', not 'to sing'.
You can use 'forvalte' when talking about managing a project.
Yes, 'forvalte' is perfect for discussing project management.
The English word for 'forvalte' is 'to eat'.
The English word for 'forvalte' is 'to manage' or 'to administer'. 'To eat' is 'å spise'.
This is a simple sentence structure: Subject + verb + verb (infinitive). 'Jeg' (I) is the subject, 'vil' (will) is the auxiliary verb, and 'forvalte' (manage) is the main verb.
The sentence starts with the subject 'Du' (You), followed by the auxiliary verb 'må' (must), the main verb 'forvalte' (manage), and finally the object 'penger' (money).
The correct order is Subject 'Vi' (We) + auxiliary verb 'skal' (shall) + main verb 'forvalte' (manage) + object 'tid' (time).
Hva betyr «forvalte»?
«Forvalte» betyr å administrere eller styre noe.
Velg riktig setning: Hvem skal ________ pengene?
Man forvalter penger, altså man administrerer dem.
Hva er synonymt med «forvalte»?
«Administrere» er et synonym for «forvalte».
«Forvalte» betyr å spise.
«Forvalte» betyr å administrere, ikke å spise.
En bank kan forvalte dine penger.
Ja, en bank forvalter ofte kunders penger.
Du kan forvalte en bok.
Man leser eller eier en bok, men man forvalter den vanligvis ikke i betydningen å administrere den.
Write a sentence about managing money.
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Sample answer
Jeg må forvalte pengene mine godt.
Write a sentence about administering a project.
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Vi skal forvalte dette prosjektet sammen.
Write a sentence about managing time.
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Det er vanskelig å forvalte tiden min.
Hva forvalter Lise i firmaet sitt?
Read this passage:
Lise har et lite firma. Hun må forvalte mange ting hver dag. Hun forvalter økonomien og hun forvalter også de ansatte. Det er en stor jobb å forvalte et firma.
Hva forvalter Lise i firmaet sitt?
Teksten sier at hun forvalter både økonomien og de ansatte.
Teksten sier at hun forvalter både økonomien og de ansatte.
Hva er Jons hovedoppgave?
Read this passage:
Jon jobber i kommunen. Hans jobb er å forvalte byens parker. Han sørger for at alt er rent og pent. Han forvalter også budsjettet for parkene.
Hva er Jons hovedoppgave?
Teksten sier klart at hans jobb er å forvalte byens parker.
Teksten sier klart at hans jobb er å forvalte byens parker.
Hva betyr det å forvalte ressurser effektivt ifølge teksten?
Read this passage:
En god leder må kunne forvalte ressurser effektivt. Dette betyr å bruke penger og tid klokt. Det er viktig for å lykkes med et prosjekt.
Hva betyr det å forvalte ressurser effektivt ifølge teksten?
Teksten forklarer at effektiv forvaltning betyr å bruke penger og tid klokt.
Teksten forklarer at effektiv forvaltning betyr å bruke penger og tid klokt.
We need to manage our time better.
Who manages the property now?
They are employed to administer the fund.
Read this aloud:
Det er viktig å forvalte pengene sine fornuftig.
Focus: forvalte, fornuftig
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Read this aloud:
Hvordan forvalter du dine daglige oppgaver?
Focus: forvalter, daglige
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Read this aloud:
Regjeringen skal forvalte landets ressurser.
Focus: Regjeringen, ressurser
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This sentence means 'We must manage our resources well.' The verb 'forvalte' comes after the modal verb 'må'.
This sentence asks 'Who will manage the property after you?' 'Skal' is a modal verb, followed by 'forvalte'.
This means 'It is important to manage one's money wisely.' The infinitive 'å forvalte' is used here.
Hvilket ord er et synonym for 'forvalte'?
'Styre' can mean to control or manage, similar to 'forvalte'.
Hva er den beste oversettelsen av 'forvalte en arv'?
'Forvalte' in this context directly translates to 'to manage'.
Hvilken setning bruker 'forvalte' korrekt?
'Forvalte' is used with assets or responsibilities, making the bank managing funds the correct usage.
Å forvalte betyr alltid å fysisk eie noe.
To manage or administer does not necessarily mean to physically own; it can be about responsibility and oversight.
Man kan forvalte både ressurser og ansvar.
'Forvalte' applies to both tangible resources and abstract responsibilities.
Ordet 'forvalte' brukes ofte i kontekster relatert til økonomi eller administrasjon.
This verb is very commonly used in financial and administrative contexts.
This sentence structure emphasizes that managing complex projects requires specific expertise. 'Å forvalte' acts as the subject of the sentence, followed by the verb 'kan kreve' and the object 'spesiell ekspertise'.
This sentence highlights key aspects of effective property management. 'Å forvalte eiendommer effektivt' is the subject, with 'inkluderer' as the verb, followed by the two main components: 'leietakerforhold' and 'vedlikehold'.
This sentence emphasizes the importance of managing an inheritance with integrity and responsibility. 'Å forvalte en arv' is the infinitive phrase functioning as the subject, followed by the adverbial phrase 'med integritet og ansvar' and the predicate 'er avgjørende'.
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Basic Meaning of 'forvalte'
The most common meaning of forvalte is 'to manage' or 'to administer'. Think of it in the context of responsibilities.
Using 'forvalte' with Resources
You often use forvalte when talking about managing resources, like money, property, or natural assets. For example, 'å forvalte penger' means 'to manage money'.
Context of Organizations
Organizations, governments, or institutions will forvalte things. It implies a formal or official role in oversight. For instance, 'regjeringen forvalter statens midler' (the government manages the state's funds).
Beyond Just Money
While often used for finances, forvalte can also apply to managing information, data, or even a trust. It's about responsible handling.
संबंधित सामग्री
यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
business के और शब्द
angående
B1Regarding or concerning.
anmodning
B2A formal request or plea for action.
avklaringsprosess
C1a process of clarification
avtale
B1An agreement or a scheduled appointment
avvikle
B2To bring to an end or close down
bank
A2a financial institution
bedrift
B1A business or company
behovsanalyse
C1an analysis of needs or requirements
betale
A1To give money for goods/services.
betingelse
B1A condition or term for an agreement
