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B2 verb 9分で読める

medføre

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解説 medføre in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'medføre' is a bit advanced. You should focus on the idea that one thing 'brings' another thing. Think of it as 'with' (med) + 'carry/lead' (føre). If you have a dog, it 'brings with it' some work. Even though you usually use simpler words like 'få' (get) or 'ha' (have) at this level, knowing that 'medføre' exists helps you understand formal signs or simple news headlines. It's like saying 'A leads to B.' Just remember: no 'til' after 'medføre'!

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'medføre' in simple professional sentences. If you are talking about your job, you might say 'Jobben medfører mye stress' (The job involves a lot of stress). It is a step up from 'Jeg har mye stress på jobben.' You are starting to describe the relationship between things rather than just your personal feelings. Focus on the present tense 'medfører' and the past tense 'medførte.' It helps you explain consequences simply.

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At the B1 level, you should be comfortable seeing 'medføre' in texts about society, work, and health. You understand that it is a more formal version of 'føre til.' You can use it to describe logical outcomes in your writing. For example, 'Dårlig vær medfører ofte at trafikken går sakte.' You are beginning to use the 'at-clause' (that-clause) after the verb. This allows you to explain more complex ideas, which is a key skill for B1 learners moving towards B2.

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At the B2 level, 'medføre' should be a regular part of your vocabulary, especially in writing. You use it to sound more objective and professional. You understand the nuance that 'medføre' implies an inherent or logical consequence. You are also aware of the formal phrase 'Det medfører riktighet' and can use it to confirm facts. You correctly avoid the common mistake of adding 'til' after the verb. Your use of the word helps you structure arguments and explain causal links clearly in essays.

At the C1 level, you use 'medføre' with precision, choosing it over 'forårsake' or 'innebære' based on the specific context. You use it in complex sentences with abstract subjects and objects. You are familiar with its use in legal, political, and academic Norwegian. You can identify the subtle difference in tone when a speaker chooses 'medføre' to imply a systematic or unavoidable consequence. Your mastery of this word contributes to a high level of linguistic sophistication and register awareness.

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At the C2 level, 'medføre' is used with complete naturalness and idiomatic accuracy. You can play with the word's formal weight to create specific rhetorical effects. You understand its historical development and how it fits into the broader landscape of Norwegian causality verbs. You never confuse it with related terms, and you can explain the subtle differences to others. Your use of 'medføre' in high-level academic or professional discourse is indistinguishable from that of a highly educated native speaker.

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medføre 30秒で

A formal verb meaning 'to entail' or 'to result in' a consequence.
Used mainly for abstract results like responsibility, costs, or risks.
Grammatically transitive: it takes a direct object without needing 'til'.
Essential for professional, academic, and legal Norwegian contexts.

The Norwegian verb medføre is a sophisticated and essential term for anyone aiming for proficiency at the B2 level and beyond. At its core, it means 'to entail,' 'to result in,' or 'to lead to.' While English speakers might initially rely on the simpler phrase føre til, mastering medføre allows for a more precise and formal expression of causality. It suggests that a particular action, decision, or situation naturally and logically brings about a specific consequence, often one that is unavoidable or inherent to the situation itself.

Semantic Nuance: Unlike 'forårsake' (to cause), which often implies a direct physical trigger, 'medføre' is frequently used for abstract consequences like responsibilities, costs, or legal implications.

Den nye stillingen vil medføre mye reisevirksomhet.

Translation: The new position will entail a lot of travel activity.

In professional and academic contexts, this word is the gold standard. When a company discusses a merger, they talk about what it will medføre for the employees. When a scientist explains a phenomenon, they describe the changes it will medføre in the environment. It carries a weight of logical necessity. If you do 'A', then 'B' is a part of the package. This is why it is so common in legal texts and official documentation where the exact scope of consequences must be defined.

Formal Register: Using this word instead of 'gi' (give) or 'lage' (make) instantly elevates your Norwegian to a professional level.

Søknaden kan medføre visse gebyrer.

Furthermore, medføre is often used in the negative to correct a misunderstanding. The phrase 'Det medfører ikke riktighet' is a very formal way of saying 'That is not correct' or 'That is not true.' This usage is common in journalism and official rebuttals. It suggests that the claims made do not align with the reality of the situation, literally implying that the claims do not 'bring with them' the quality of truth.

Common Collocations: It is most frequently paired with nouns like 'ansvar' (responsibility), 'risiko' (risk), 'kostnader' (costs), and 'endringer' (changes).

Feilen vil medføre forsinkelser i prosjektet.

Å eie en bil medfører store utgifter hvert år.

Høyere temperaturer vil medføre at isen smelter raskere.

Using medføre correctly requires an understanding of its grammatical structure and the types of nouns it typically governs. As a transitive verb, it directly impacts the object. The basic structure is [Subject/Cause] + [medfører] + [Object/Effect]. This directness makes it punchy and authoritative in writing.

The 'at'-clause construction: Sometimes, instead of a simple noun, 'medføre' is followed by a clause starting with 'at' (that). This is used to describe more complex consequences.

Reformen vil medføre at flere studenter får støtte.

When talking about time or tense, remember that it follows standard weak verb conjugation: medfører (present), medførte (past), and har medført (present perfect). In the past tense, it is often used to analyze why something happened or what the historical consequences were. For example, 'Krigens slutt medførte store endringer i grensene' (The end of the war resulted in large changes in the borders).

Modal Verbs: It is frequently paired with modals like 'kan' (can/might) or 'vil' (will) to express potential or certain future outcomes.

Dette tiltaket kan medføre uønskede bivirkninger.

One interesting stylistic choice is using medføre in the passive or with 'det'. While 'medføres' is rare, you will often see 'det medfører...' followed by a noun, almost like a dummy subject construction, though usually, the cause is clearly stated before. The word is essentially about 'logical baggage.' If you choose to live in a city, it medfører higher rent. If you choose a high-stress job, it medfører a risk of burnout.

Abstract vs. Concrete: Keep the object of 'medføre' abstract or conceptual for the best stylistic results.

Arbeidet medfører et stort personlig ansvar.

Å kutte i budsjettet vil medføre redusert tjenestetilbud.

Sannheten vil ofte medføre ubehag.

You are most likely to encounter medføre in environments where precision and formality are valued. If you listen to the evening news (Dagsrevyen), you will hear politicians discussing how new laws will medføre changes for the average citizen. It is a staple of 'byråkratspråk' (bureaucratic language), but in a way that is necessary for clarity. In a business meeting, a project manager might warn that a delay in supplies will medføre an increased budget requirement.

The News and Media: Journalists use it to link events to their logical outcomes without sounding overly emotive or biased.

Streiken vil medføre kanselleringer av alle flyavganger.

Another common place is in legal and contractual documents. Terms and conditions often list what a breach of contract will medføre. In this context, it isn't just a possibility; it is a legal certainty. If you read an insurance policy, it will state which actions medfører a loss of coverage. It is the language of consequences and conditions. Even in healthcare, a doctor might explain that a certain surgery medfører a risk of infection. It is used to provide full, honest disclosure of potential outcomes.

Academic Writing: In essays and research papers, 'medføre' is the preferred verb for establishing causality between variables.

Økt automatisering medfører ofte redusert behov for manuelt arbeid.

Finally, you will hear it in the specific phrase 'Det medfører riktighet' or 'Det medfører ikke riktighet.' This is a classic 'politician's answer.' Instead of saying 'Yes, that's true' or 'No, that's a lie,' they use this formal construction to sound more objective and measured. It's a way of confirming or denying facts in a public forum. If you can use this phrase correctly in a debate, your Norwegian will sound incredibly advanced.

Påstandene om korrupsjon medfører ikke riktighet.

En slik avgjørelse vil medføre presedens for fremtidige saker.

Lav arbeidsledighet medfører gjerne økt kjøpekraft.

The most frequent mistake English speakers make with medføre is confusing it with its close cousin, føre til. While they are often interchangeable in meaning, their grammar is different. Føre til requires the preposition 'til' (to), whereas medføre is a direct verb. You should never say 'medføre til.' This is a major 'red flag' for learners and sounds very unnatural to native ears.

Preposition Error: Incorrect: 'Dette medfører til problemer.' Correct: 'Dette medfører problemer' OR 'Dette fører til problemer.'

Røyking kan medføre alvorlig sykdom (No preposition needed!).

Another mistake is using it in too casual a context. Because medføre is quite formal, using it when talking about simple everyday cause-and-effect can sound a bit stiff or even sarcastic. For example, saying 'Å glemme paraplyen medførte at jeg ble våt' (Forgetting the umbrella resulted in me getting wet) is technically correct but sounds like a police report. In daily life, 'gjorde at' or 'førte til' is much more natural.

Physical Movement Confusion: Don't use 'medføre' to mean 'bringing something with you' physically. It is only for logical consequences.

Feil bruk: 'Han medførte hunden til parken.' (Correct: 'Han tok med hunden').

Finally, be careful with the phrase 'medføre riktighet.' It is a fixed expression. You cannot say 'medføre sannhet' or 'medføre fakta.' You must use 'riktighet' (correctness/rightness). Using the wrong noun in this specific idiom will make the sentence sound 'off' to a native speaker. It is also important to note that medføre usually takes a singular or plural noun as an object, but if you use a verb after it, it must be in an 'at'-clause.

Planen vil medføre at vi må jobbe overtid.

Slike feil medfører ofte store økonomiske tap.

Det medfører ikke riktighet at vi skal stenge skolen.

To truly master Norwegian, you need to know when to use medføre and when to choose a synonym. The most common alternative is føre til. While medføre is formal and transitive, føre til is versatile and used in both spoken and written language. If you are unsure, føre til is always a safe bet, but medføre adds that extra layer of sophistication.

Medføre vs. Føre til: 'Medføre' focuses on the inherent baggage or logical consequence. 'Føre til' focuses on the direction or final result of a process.

Beslutningen medfører ansvar. (Inherent consequence)

Another synonym is resultere i (result in). This is very similar to English and is used when you want to emphasize the final outcome of a specific event. Then there is forårsake (to cause), which is often used for negative things like accidents, damage, or illnesses. If a storm causes damage, you say 'Stormen forårsaket skader.' If you used 'medførte' there, it would sound like the damage was a logical part of the storm's 'contract,' which is a bit strange.

Other Alternatives: 'Innebære' (to involve/imply) is very close to 'medføre' and often used interchangeably when talking about what a task or role involves.

Jobben innebærer mye ansvar. (Very similar to medfører)

In more informal speech, you might just use gi (give) or bety (mean). For example, 'Det betyr at vi må dra tidlig' (That means we have to leave early) instead of 'Det medfører at vi må avreise tidlig.' Understanding these registers helps you adapt your Norwegian to the situation, whether you are chatting with a friend or writing a formal complaint to your landlord about the consequences of a leaky roof.

Dette vil resultere i en bedre løsning for alle parter.

Uforsiktighet kan forårsake ulykker.

Hva vil denne endringen bety for oss?

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The word literally means 'to lead with.' Even though it is abstract today, it originally conjured the image of someone leading a horse or carrying goods that naturally came with other items.

発音ガイド

UK /ˈmeːdˌføːrə/

US /ˈmeɪdˌfɜːrə/

Stress is on the first syllable: MED-føre.

韻が合う語

utføre innføre bortføre tilføre oppføre overføre røre gjøre høre

よくある間違い

Pronouncing the 'd' too hard in 'med'. In natural speech, it's very light.
Confusing the 'ø' sound with 'o' or 'u'.
Forgetting to keep the 'e' in 'føre' short and neutral (schwa-like).
Stress on the second syllable.
Making the 'r' too American (retroflex); it should be a tap or a roll.

難易度

読解 3/5

Common in texts, easy to recognize once you know 'med' and 'føre'.

ライティング 4/5

Requires avoiding the 'til' mistake and knowing which nouns to pair it with.

スピーキング 4/5

Sounds very professional; hard to use spontaneously without sounding stiff.

リスニング 3/5

Clearly pronounced in news and professional settings.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

med føre til ansvar riktig

次に学ぶ

innebære forårsake resultere konsekvens omstendighet

上級

avstedkomme generere presedens implisere

知っておくべき文法

Transitive Verbs

'Medføre' takes a direct object: 'Dette medfører (objekt) problemer'.

At-clauses as objects

'Medføre' can be followed by 'at' + a full sentence.

Prepositional avoidance

Do not use 'til' after 'medføre', unlike 'føre til'.

Weak Verb Conjugation (Group 2)

Medfører -> medførte -> har medført.

Compound Verbs

Prefix 'med-' changes the meaning of the base verb 'føre'.

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Regn kan medføre glatte veier.

Rain can result in slippery roads.

Simple subject + verb + object structure.

Snø medfører ofte lek ute.

Snow often leads to playing outside.

Present tense 'medfører'.

En hund medfører ansvar.

A dog entails responsibility.

Abstract noun 'ansvar' as object.

Sol medfører glede.

Sun results in joy.

Direct cause and effect.

Is medfører kalde fingre.

Ice results in cold fingers.

Plural object 'fingre'.

Festen medførte mye søppel.

The party resulted in a lot of trash.

Past tense 'medførte'.

Trening medfører god helse.

Exercise leads to good health.

General truth in present tense.

Søvn medfører energi.

Sleep results in energy.

Simple logical link.

Jobben medfører en del reising.

The job entails some traveling.

Verb + noun phrase.

Feilen medførte at vi måtte vente.

The error resulted in us having to wait.

Using an 'at'-clause (that-clause).

Høy fart medfører stor risiko.

High speed entails great risk.

Transitive verb with abstract object.

Kurset medfører ingen ekstra kostnader.

The course entails no extra costs.

Negative object 'ingen kostnader'.

Vinteren medfører behov for varme klær.

Winter entails a need for warm clothes.

Noun 'behov' followed by 'for'.

Dette tiltaket medfører mindre plast i havet.

This measure results in less plastic in the ocean.

Subject is a specific action (tiltak).

Møtet medførte mange nye oppgaver.

The meeting resulted in many new tasks.

Past tense 'medførte'.

Røyking medfører helseproblemer.

Smoking results in health problems.

Formal statement of fact.

Den nye loven vil medføre store endringer i skolen.

The new law will entail large changes in the school.

Future tense with 'vil'.

Streiken medførte store forsinkelser i togtrafikken.

The strike resulted in major delays in train traffic.

Formal past tense description.

Å flytte til utlandet medfører ofte kultursjokk.

Moving abroad often entails culture shock.

Infinitive phrase as subject.

Utbyggingen medfører at flere må flytte fra området.

The development results in more people having to move from the area.

Complex 'at'-clause.

Høyere rente medfører økte utgifter for barnefamilier.

Higher interest rates result in increased expenses for families with children.

Economic context.

Mangel på søvn medfører redusert konsentrasjon.

Lack of sleep results in reduced concentration.

Formal causal link.

Beslutningen medfører et stort ansvar for ledelsen.

The decision entails a great responsibility for the management.

Abstract consequence.

Det medfører ikke riktighet at prosjektet er stoppet.

It is not correct that the project has been stopped.

Fixed formal phrase for denial.

Digitaliseringen medfører et økt behov for digital kompetanse.

Digitalization entails an increased need for digital competence.

Common B2 academic/professional topic.

Investeringene har medført en betydelig vekst i produksjonen.

The investments have resulted in a significant growth in production.

Present perfect tense 'har medført'.

En slik omorganisering vil medføre usikkerhet blant de ansatte.

Such a reorganization will entail uncertainty among the employees.

Abstract psychological consequence.

Det medfører riktighet at vi vurderer å selge selskapet.

It is correct that we are considering selling the company.

Formal confirmation of a fact.

Klimaendringene medfører hyppigere ekstremvær.

Climate change results in more frequent extreme weather.

Scientific causal relationship.

Manglende vedlikehold kan medføre alvorlige skader på bygget.

Lack of maintenance can result in serious damage to the building.

Potential consequence with 'kan'.

Denne politikken medfører at forskjellene i samfunnet øker.

This policy results in the differences in society increasing.

Sociopolitical analysis.

Arbeidet medfører visse risikoer som må håndteres.

The work entails certain risks that must be managed.

Professional risk assessment.

Den teknologiske utviklingen medfører en fundamental endring i arbeidslivet.

Technological development entails a fundamental change in working life.

High-level abstract subject and object.

Det medfører ikke riktighet at regjeringen har ignorert rådene.

It is not correct that the government has ignored the advice.

Formal rebuttal in political discourse.

Eksporten av råvarer medfører en sårbarhet for prissvingninger.

The export of raw materials entails a vulnerability to price fluctuations.

Economic nuance.

Lovendringen medførte at presedensen fra 2010 ble tilsidesatt.

The law change resulted in the precedent from 2010 being set aside.

Legal terminology.

Globaliseringen medfører både muligheter og utfordringer for små nasjoner.

Globalization entails both opportunities and challenges for small nations.

Balanced analytical statement.

Svikten i systemet medførte et uopprettelig tap av data.

The system failure resulted in an irreparable loss of data.

Strong adjective 'uopprettelig'.

Valget av strategi vil medføre vidtrekkende konsekvenser for firmaet.

The choice of strategy will entail far-reaching consequences for the firm.

Strategic formal language.

Urbaniseringen medfører et voldsomt press på boligmarkedet.

Urbanization entails a massive pressure on the housing market.

Sociological context.

Den økte polariseringen medfører en erosjon av den sosiale tilliten.

The increased polarization entails an erosion of social trust.

Highly abstract sociological metaphor.

At man ikke griper inn nå, vil medføre en eskalering av konflikten.

That one does not intervene now will entail an escalation of the conflict.

Noun clause as subject.

Enhver inngripen i økosystemet medfører uforutsette ringvirkninger.

Any intervention in the ecosystem entails unforeseen ripple effects.

Scientific/philosophical nuance.

Det medfører på ingen måte riktighet at vi har handlet i ond tro.

It is in no way correct that we have acted in bad faith.

Legal idiom 'i ond tro' combined with 'medføre riktighet'.

Automatiseringen medfører en redefinering av selve arbeidsbegrepet.

Automation entails a redefinition of the very concept of work.

Philosophical/Academic depth.

Denne teorien medfører at vi må forkaste tidligere antagelser.

This theory entails that we must discard previous assumptions.

Epistemological context.

Maktkonsentrasjon medfører uunngåelig en risiko for maktmisbruk.

Concentration of power inevitably entails a risk of abuse of power.

Political philosophy.

Den demografiske endringen medfører et paradigmeskifte i eldreomsorgen.

The demographic change entails a paradigm shift in elderly care.

Advanced terminology 'paradigmeskifte'.

類義語

føre til resultere i innebære forårsake være årsak til avstedkomme generere fremkalle

反対語

hindre stoppe unngå motvirke

よく使う組み合わせ

medføre ansvar

medføre kostnader

medføre risiko

medføre endringer

medføre riktighet

medføre forsinkelser

medføre problemer

medføre konsekvenser

medføre ulemper

medføre fordeler

よく使うフレーズ

Det medfører riktighet.

— A very formal way to say 'That is correct' or 'That is true.' Used in official settings.

Er det sant at du slutter? - Det medfører riktighet.

Det medfører ikke riktighet.

— A formal way to deny a claim. 'That is not correct.'

Påstandene i avisen medfører ikke riktighet.

Medføre at...

— Used before a clause to describe a complex result.

Dette medfører at vi må endre planen.

Medføre store utgifter.

— To result in high costs.

Huset medfører store utgifter til oppvarming.

Medføre straffeansvar.

— To entail criminal liability (legal context).

Brudd på loven kan medføre straffeansvar.

Medføre økt arbeidsmengde.

— To result in an increased workload.

Prosjektet vil medføre økt arbeidsmengde for alle.

Medføre usikkerhet.

— To cause a feeling of uncertainty.

Nye regler medfører ofte usikkerhet.

Medføre behov for.

— To result in a need for something.

Veksten medfører behov for flere ansatte.

Medføre fare.

— To entail danger.

Å klatre uten tau medfører livsfare.

Medføre bivirkninger.

— To result in side effects (medical context).

Medisinen kan medføre milde bivirkninger.

よく混同される語

medføre vs føre til

English speakers often say 'medføre til', which is incorrect. Use one or the other.

medføre vs innebære

Very similar, but 'innebære' is more about what something 'contains' or 'implies', while 'medføre' is about the 'result'.

medføre vs forårsake

Use 'forårsake' for direct, often negative, triggers (like a fire), and 'medføre' for logical consequences.

慣用句と表現

"Det medfører riktighet"

— This is the most important 'idiomatic' usage. It's a fossilized formal phrase for confirming truth.

Det medfører riktighet at budsjettet er overskredet.

Official/Formal

"Medføre sin straff"

— To bring about its own punishment (the action itself leads to a bad result).

Uærlighet vil før eller siden medføre sin straff.

Literary/Moral

"Medføre at kabalen går opp"

— To result in everything fitting together (like a game of solitaire).

Denne løsningen medfører at kabalen endelig går opp.

Neutral/Metaphorical

"Medføre hodebry"

— To cause a headache (metaphorically, meaning to cause a difficult problem).

Den nye IT-løsningen medfører mye hodebry.

Neutral

"Medføre splid"

— To cause discord or division between people.

Arveoppgjøret medførte splid i familien.

Formal/Literary

"Medføre presedens"

— To set a precedent for the future.

Dommen vil medføre presedens for lignende saker.

Legal

"Medføre tap av ansikt"

— To result in a loss of face or reputation.

Feilen medførte et betydelig tap av ansikt for ministeren.

Formal

"Medføre ringvirkninger"

— To cause ripple effects.

Konkursen medførte ringvirkninger i hele bransjen.

Neutral/Formal

"Medføre et løft"

— To result in a boost or improvement.

Den nye parken vil medføre et løft for nabolaget.

Neutral

"Medføre sanksjoner"

— To result in sanctions or penalties.

Brudd på avtalen vil medføre økonomiske sanksjoner.

Formal/Legal

間違えやすい

medføre vs medføre

Sounds like 'bring with' physically.

It only refers to logical or abstract consequences, not physical objects.

Rollen medfører ansvar (Correct). Han medførte boka (Incorrect).

medføre vs føre

It is the root word.

Føre means to lead or drive; medføre means to result in.

Han fører bilen. Beslutningen medfører endring.

medføre vs tilføre

Similar prefix structure.

Tilføre means to supply or add something (like resources); medføre means to result in.

Vi må tilføre mer kapital. Dette vil medføre vekst.

medføre vs utføre

Similar prefix structure.

Utføre means to execute or perform a task.

Han utførte arbeidet perfekt.

medføre vs oppføre

Similar prefix structure.

Oppføre means to behave (oppføre seg) or to construct a building.

De skal oppføre et nytt teater.

文型パターン

[Subject] medfører [Noun]

Vinteren medfører kulde.

[Subject] medfører at [Clause]

Regnet medfører at vi må bli inne.

Det medfører riktighet at [Clause]

Det medfører riktighet at prisen har økt.

[Action] medfører [Abstract Noun]

Beslutningen medfører risiko.

[Infinitive phrase] medfører [Complex Noun Phrase]

Å øke skattene medfører en reduksjon i privat forbruk.

[Subject] medførte et [Adjective] [Noun]

Feilen medførte et uventet resultat.

Det medfører på ingen måte riktighet at...

Det medfører på ingen måte riktighet at vi har løyet.

[Abstract Subject] medfører [Metaphorical Object]

Makt medfører en fristelse til misbruk.

語族

名詞

medfør (legal term meaning 'pursuant to')

動詞

føre (to lead/carry)

innføre (to introduce)

utføre (to perform/carry out)

tilføre (to supply/add)

形容詞

medfødt (innate/congenital - related root)

使い方

frequency

Common in written Norwegian, medium-high in professional speech.

よくある間違い

Dette medfører til problemer. → Dette medfører problemer.
You should not use the preposition 'til' after 'medføre'. It is a transitive verb.
Jeg medførte boka mi til skolen. → Jeg tok med boka mi til skolen.
'Medføre' is for abstract consequences, not for physically bringing objects.
Det medfører sannhet. → Det medfører riktighet.
The fixed idiom for 'That is true' uses 'riktighet', not 'sannhet'.
Hva vil det medføre til oss? → Hva vil det medføre for oss?
If you want to say 'for us', use 'for', but never use 'til' as a link to the object.
Han medførte seg dårlig. → Han oppførte seg dårlig.
Confusing 'medføre' with 'oppføre' (to behave).

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No 'til' allowed

The most important rule: never use 'til' after medføre. It's 'medføre noe', not 'medføre til noe'.

Dress up your Norwegian

Use 'medføre' in your written assignments to instantly boost your grade and sound more academic.

Business Meetings

When discussing project risks, use 'medføre' to describe potential delays or budget issues.

Pair with Responsibility

The most natural pairing is 'medføre ansvar'. Memorize this as a single unit.

The Truth Phrase

Learn 'Det medfører riktighet' as a fixed phrase for formal confirmation.

Avoid Repetition

Switch between 'føre til', 'resultere i', and 'medføre' in your essays to show vocabulary range.

Abstract Only

Keep 'medføre' for abstract results. If you can touch it, you probably shouldn't 'medføre' it.

Consequences

In contracts, look for 'medføre' to find out what happens if you break the rules.

News Watch

Try to spot 'medføre' the next time you watch the Norwegian news. It's almost guaranteed to appear.

Logical Flow

Use 'medføre' to show that B is a logical, unavoidable part of A.

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記憶術

Think of a 'MEDic' who has to 'FØRE' (carry) a heavy bag. Being a doctor 'med-fører' (brings with it) a heavy responsibility.

視覚的連想

Imagine a person walking a dog. The dog is the action, and the leash and the poop bag are the things that 'medfører' (come along with) having a dog.

Word Web

Ansvar Kostnader Risiko Endringer Resultat Konsekvens Riktighet Forsinkelser

チャレンジ

Try to write three sentences about your job or hobby using 'medføre' with three different objects: one positive, one negative, and one neutral.

語源

Derived from Middle Low German 'mitvoren'. It is a compound of 'med' (with) and 'føre' (to lead or carry).

元の意味： To carry along with oneself; to bring as a consequence.

Germanic (North Germanic / Scandinavian).

文化的な背景

No specific sensitivities, but using it correctly shows respect for the formal register of the language.

English speakers often use 'cause' or 'lead to' for everything. 'Medføre' is more specific and formal, similar to 'entail' or 'incur'.

Used frequently in 'Stortingsmeldinger' (Government reports). Common in the legal code 'Norges Lover'. Often heard in the news program 'Dagsrevyen' on NRK.

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実際の使用場面

Work/Career

Medføre ansvar
Medføre reising
Medføre overtid
Medføre nye oppgaver

Finance/Economy

Medføre kostnader
Medføre utgifter
Medføre tap
Medføre vekst

Legal/Official

Medføre riktighet
Medføre sanksjoner
Medføre straff
Medføre rettigheter

Health/Science

Medføre risiko
Medføre bivirkninger
Medføre endring
Medføre bedring

Daily Life

Medføre problemer
Medføre forsinkelser
Medføre ekstraarbeid
Medføre glede

会話のきっかけ

"Hvilke endringer tror du den nye teknologien vil medføre i jobben din?"

"Mener du at økt frihet også medfører økt ansvar?"

"Kan du bekrefte om informasjonen i rapporten medfører riktighet?"

"Hvilke ulemper vil denne beslutningen medføre for oss?"

"Tror du at høyere skatter vil medføre bedre velferd?"

日記のテーマ

Skriv om en stor beslutning du har tatt og hva den medførte for livet ditt.

Reflekter over hvordan digitaliseringen medfører endringer i måten vi kommuniserer på.

Diskuter om suksess alltid medfører et tap av privatliv.

Hva vil det medføre for samfunnet hvis vi slutter å bruke kontanter?

Beskriv en situasjon der du måtte si 'det medfører ikke riktighet'.

よくある質問

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No, this is a common mistake. 'Medføre' is a transitive verb and takes a direct object. You should say 'Dette medfører problemer' or 'Dette fører til problemer.' Adding 'til' makes it grammatically incorrect.

Use 'medføre' when you want to sound more formal or professional. It is also better suited for inherent consequences (things that come 'as a package') rather than just a simple cause-and-effect chain.

Not at all. While often used for 'risiko' or 'kostnader', it can also be used for positive results like 'fordeler' (advantages) or 'vekst' (growth). For example: 'Avtalen medfører mange fordeler for oss.'

It is a very formal way of saying 'That is correct.' It is often used by officials, lawyers, or spokespeople to confirm a statement as a matter of fact.

No. You cannot 'medføre' a suitcase to the airport. Use 'ta med' or 'bringe' for physical objects. 'Medføre' is strictly for abstract consequences or situations.

It is a weak verb: å medføre (infinitive), medfører (present), medførte (past), har medført (present perfect).

It is less common in casual conversation, where people prefer 'føre til' or 'gjøre at'. However, it is very common in formal speeches, news, and professional environments.

They are very close. 'Innebære' often focuses on what a definition or a role 'contains' (This job involves...), while 'medføre' focuses on what an action 'results in' (This choice will result in...).

Yes, usually as part of a subject phrase. For example: 'Å medføre slike endringer krever mot' (Entailing such changes requires courage).

The noun 'medfør' exists but is mostly used in the legal phrase 'i medfør av' (pursuant to / by virtue of). For the general concept of a result, use 'konsekvens' or 'resultat'.

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