When you dokumentere something, it means you show proof or evidence. Think of it like taking a picture to show what happened, or writing down details so you don't forget. It's about making a record of something. For example, if you get a new job, you might need to dokumentere your education. This helps others understand and confirm information.
When you encounter the Norwegian verb "dokumentere" at the B2 level, it means to document, provide evidence, or record information. This is a practical verb used in many professional and everyday contexts. You might document an event, a process, or a decision. It's about ensuring there's a verifiable record of something.
For example, if you are writing a report, you would "dokumentere" your sources. If you are a doctor, you would "dokumentere" a patient's medical history. The core idea is to create a reliable and often official record.
§ Basic Meaning of 'dokumentere'
The Norwegian verb 'dokumentere' (CEFR B2) means 'to document' or 'to provide evidence'. It's about recording information or proving something with facts. Think of it as making sure there's a reliable record.
- Definition
- To provide evidence or record information
§ How to Use 'dokumentere' in Sentences
'Dokumentere' is a regular verb. It follows the standard Norwegian verb conjugation patterns. It's often used with a direct object, which is the thing being documented.
Vi må dokumentere alle utgiftene våre.
Translation hint: We must document all our expenses.
Det er viktig å dokumentere fremgangen.
Translation hint: It is important to document the progress.
§ Common Prepositions with 'dokumentere'
While 'dokumentere' often stands alone with a direct object, you might see it with certain prepositions to specify *how* or *with what* something is documented. However, direct objects are much more common.
Med (with): To specify the tool or evidence used for documentation.
De valgte å dokumentere funnene med fotografier.
Translation hint: They chose to document the findings with photographs.
Gjennom (through/by means of): To indicate the method or process of documentation.
Prosessen ble dokumentert gjennom detaljerte rapporter.
Translation hint: The process was documented through detailed reports.
§ Conjugation of 'dokumentere'
Here’s a quick look at how 'dokumentere' changes form:
Infinitive: dokumentere (to document)
Present Tense: dokumenterer (documents, is documenting)
Past Tense: dokumenterte (documented)
Present Perfect: har dokumentert (has documented)
Past Perfect: hadde dokumentert (had documented)
Legen dokumenterer pasientens historie nøye.
Translation hint: The doctor documents the patient's history carefully.
Han har dokumentert alle sine reiser.
Translation hint: He has documented all his travels.
§ What 'dokumentere' means
- Norwegian Word
- dokumentere (verb)
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Definition
- To provide evidence or record information
When you're learning Norwegian, some words just keep coming up, especially in more formal settings. 'Dokumentere' is one of those words. It's practical and you'll hear it a lot in professional and educational contexts. Simply put, it means to back something up with proof, or to write something down for the record. Think of it like 'document' in English, but with a broader application for proving things.
§ 'Dokumentere' in the Workplace
In Norwegian workplaces, 'dokumentere' is crucial. Whether you're working in an office, a hospital, or on a construction site, there's often a need to record actions, decisions, or observations. This isn't just about paperwork; it's about accountability and ensuring things are done correctly.
Vi må dokumentere
(We must document all expenses for the accounting.)
Det er viktig å dokumentere
(It is important to document the process thoroughly.)
§ 'Dokumentere' in Education
Students in Norway will encounter 'dokumentere' frequently. When writing essays, reports, or research papers, you're always expected to 'dokumentere' your sources and arguments. This means showing where your information comes from and why your claims are valid.
Du må dokumentere
(You must document your sources in the assignment.)
Sensoren krever at studentene kan dokumentere
(The examiner requires that students can document their understanding.)
§ 'Dokumentere' in the News and Public Discourse
When you're reading Norwegian news or listening to debates, 'dokumentere' pops up when discussing facts, claims, and evidence. Journalists and politicians are often challenged to 'dokumentere' their statements to maintain credibility.
Avisen kunne ikke dokumentere
(The newspaper could not document its claims.)
Forskningen forsøker å dokumentere
(The research attempts to document the effect of climate change.)
§ Practical Use Cases for 'dokumentere'
Here are some common situations where you might hear or use 'dokumentere':
- When needing to prove qualifications for a job: Dokumentere
- Recording medical history: Journalen dokumenterer
- Logging incidents or events: Det er viktig å dokumentere
- Showing compliance with regulations: Bedriften må dokumentere
As you can see, 'dokumentere' is a versatile word in Norwegian. It's not just about creating a document; it's about establishing facts, providing evidence, and maintaining records. Mastering its use will greatly improve your ability to understand and communicate in more formal Norwegian settings.
알아야 할 문법
Verbs in Norwegian are conjugated based on tense, not person or number. The infinitive form of 'dokumentere' is 'å dokumentere'.
Jeg vil dokumentere fremgangen. (I want to document the progress.)
Past tense (preteritum) of regular verbs ending in '-ere' often ends in '-erte'. So, 'dokumentere' becomes 'dokumenterte'.
Han dokumenterte hendelsen. (He documented the incident.)
Present perfect tense (presens perfektum) is formed with 'har' (have) + past participle. The past participle for 'dokumentere' is 'dokumentert'.
Vi har dokumentert alt. (We have documented everything.)
Passive voice can be formed using 'bli' (to become) + past participle, or by adding '-s' to the verb. 'Dette kan bli dokumentert.' or 'Dette kan dokumenteres.'
Forskningen må dokumenteres nøye. (The research must be documented carefully.)
When using 'dokumentere' with a direct object, the object comes after the verb. Often, prepositions like 'om' (about) or 'for' (for) are used to specify what is being documented.
De dokumenterte viktig informasjon om prosjektet. (They documented important information about the project.)
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Jeg må dokumentere arbeidet mitt.
I must document my work.
Vi kan dokumentere fakta.
We can document the facts.
Har du dokumentert alt?
Have you documented everything?
Hun vil dokumentere prosjektet.
She wants to document the project.
De må dokumentere utgiftene.
They must document the expenses.
Kan du dokumentere dette?
Can you document this?
Det er viktig å dokumentere endringene.
It is important to document the changes.
Jeg skal dokumentere hva jeg gjorde.
I will document what I did.
Det er viktig å dokumentere alle utgifter for å få refusjon.
It is important to document all expenses to get a refund.
Here, 'dokumentere' is used in its infinitive form after 'viktig å' (important to).
Vi må dokumentere fremdriften i prosjektet ukentlig.
We must document the progress of the project weekly.
'Må' (must) is a modal verb, followed by the infinitive 'dokumentere'.
Politiet dokumenterte åstedet grundig før de flyttet noe.
The police documented the crime scene thoroughly before they moved anything.
'Dokumenterte' is in the past tense (preteritum).
Kan du dokumentere påstandene dine med konkrete bevis?
Can you document your claims with concrete evidence?
'Kan du' (can you) is a common way to ask a question politely, followed by the infinitive.
Forskere jobber med å dokumentere effekten av det nye medikamentet.
Researchers are working to document the effect of the new medication.
'Jobber med å' (working to) is followed by the infinitive 'dokumentere'.
Rapporten dokumenterer en betydelig økning i salget.
The report documents a significant increase in sales.
'Dokumenterer' is in the present tense (presens).
Det er avgjørende å dokumentere alle trinn i forskningsprosessen.
It is crucial to document all steps in the research process.
Similar to the first example, 'avgjørende å' (crucial to) takes the infinitive.
Hun har dokumentert sin lange erfaring med flere sertifikater.
She has documented her long experience with several certificates.
'Har dokumentert' is in the present perfect tense (presens perfektum).
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Det er viktig å dokumentere alt nøye.
It is important to document everything carefully.
Hvordan kan vi best dokumentere dette?
How can we best document this?
Du må dokumentere at du har betalt.
You must document that you have paid.
Vi må dokumentere arbeidet vårt.
We must document our work.
Rapporten skal dokumentere funnene.
The report shall document the findings.
Kan du dokumentere påstanden din?
Can you document your claim?
Det er vanskelig å dokumentere hendelsen.
It is difficult to document the incident.
De måtte dokumentere sin tilstedeværelse.
They had to document their presence.
Husk å dokumentere alle utgifter.
Remember to document all expenses.
Vi må dokumentere endringene som er gjort.
We must document the changes made.
팁
Dokumentere is a verb
Remember that 'dokumentere' is a verb. It means 'to document' or 'to provide evidence'. You will conjugate it like other -ere verbs.
Use for formal contexts
You'll most often hear 'dokumentere' in more formal or official contexts, like in an office or when discussing legal matters. It implies a degree of seriousness.
Synonym: vise
A simpler, less formal synonym is 'vise' (to show), but 'dokumentere' carries the nuance of providing proof or a record. Think of it as 'to prove with documents'.
Related to document
The word 'dokumentere' is directly related to the English word 'document'. This can help you remember its meaning and usage.
Common structures
You often see 'dokumentere at...' (to document that...) or 'dokumentere noe' (to document something). Focus on these common structures.
Past tense usage
In the past tense, it's 'dokumenterte'. For example, 'Han dokumenterte alt' (He documented everything). Pay attention to the -te ending for regular -ere verbs.
Perfect tense usage
For the perfect tense, it's 'har dokumentert'. Example: 'De har dokumentert saken godt' (They have documented the case well). Remember 'har' + past participle.
Active vs. Passive
You can use it actively ('Vi må dokumentere dette') or passively ('Dette må dokumenteres'). Understand when to use the passive voice in Norwegian.
Practice with official texts
Read Norwegian official documents, news articles, or reports. You will often find 'dokumentere' used there. This helps with contextual understanding.
Don't confuse with å skrive
While documenting involves writing, 'dokumentere' is not just 'å skrive' (to write). It specifically means to provide proof or a record, not just any writing.
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What am I going to do with the meeting?
Do you have the proof?
What do they want to do with their work?
Read this aloud:
Jeg kan dokumentere det.
Focus: do-koo-men-TEH-reh
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Read this aloud:
Dokumenter dette, vær så snill.
Focus: do-koo-men-TEHR
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Read this aloud:
Vi må dokumentere alt.
Focus: VIH-moh do-koo-men-TEH-reh alt
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This sentence means 'I must document the travel expenses'. The order is subject (Jeg) + modal verb (må) + main verb (dokumentere) + object (reiseutgiftene).
This means 'Can you document that you have paid?'. In a question, the verb (Kan) often comes first, followed by the subject (du). The clause 'at du har betalt' explains what needs to be documented.
This sentence means 'They need to document the experience with pictures'. 'Trenger å' is a common construction for 'need to', followed by the infinitive verb 'dokumentere'.
The standard sentence structure in Norwegian is Subject-Verb-Object. 'Vi' (we) is the subject, 'må' (must) is the modal verb, 'dokumentere' (document) is the main verb, and 'resultatene' (the results) is the object.
This is a common construction in Norwegian: 'Det er viktig å...' (It is important to...). The infinitive 'dokumentere' (to document) follows 'å'.
When a sentence starts with an adverbial phrase (like 'I rapporten'), the verb ('skal') comes next, followed by the subject ('alt'). The main verb 'dokumenteres' is at the end in this passive construction.
You are a project manager. Write an email to your team reminding them to document all changes made to the project plan. Emphasize the importance of clear documentation for future reference and accountability.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Hei team, Vennligst husk å dokumentere alle endringer som gjøres i prosjektplanen. Det er viktig for fremtidig referanse og for å sikre ansvarlighet. Takk for samarbeidet! Mvh, [Ditt navn]
Imagine you are a legal assistant. Write a short memo to your supervisor explaining why it is crucial to document every step of a complex legal process, especially when dealing with sensitive client information.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Memo til: [Veileders navn] Fra: [Ditt navn] Dato: [Dato] Emne: Viktigheten av å dokumentere juridiske prosesser Det er avgjørende å dokumentere hvert trinn i en kompleks juridisk prosess, spesielt når vi håndterer sensitiv klientinformasjon. Dette sikrer nøyaktighet, transparens, og gir et solid bevisgrunnlag ved eventuelle tvister.
You are a software developer. Write a comment in your code explaining why a particular function needs to be thoroughly documented, detailing its inputs, outputs, and any potential side effects.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
// Denne funksjonen må dokumenteres grundig. Den tar inn 'brukernavn' (string) og 'passord' (string), og returnerer 'true' ved vellykket innlogging, 'false' ellers. Merk: Den logger også innloggingsforsøk til systemloggen.
Hvorfor er det viktig å dokumentere forskning?
Read this passage:
I forskning er det essensielt å dokumentere alle metoder og resultater nøyaktig. Uten grundig dokumentasjon er det vanskelig for andre forskere å replikere studien eller verifisere funnene. Dette gjelder spesielt innen medisin og vitenskap, hvor presisjon er av største betydning.
Hvorfor er det viktig å dokumentere forskning?
Teksten sier at 'Uten grundig dokumentasjon er det vanskelig for andre forskere å replikere studien eller verifisere funnene', som betyr at dokumentasjon er viktig for replikasjon og verifisering.
Teksten sier at 'Uten grundig dokumentasjon er det vanskelig for andre forskere å replikere studien eller verifisere funnene', som betyr at dokumentasjon er viktig for replikasjon og verifisering.
Hva kan skje hvis en revisor ikke dokumenterer transaksjoner ordentlig?
Read this passage:
En revisor må dokumentere alle økonomiske transaksjoner for å opprettholde finansiell integritet og overholde lovkrav. Manglende dokumentasjon kan føre til store bøter og tap av tillit. Det er en kjerneoppgave i revisjonsarbeidet.
Hva kan skje hvis en revisor ikke dokumenterer transaksjoner ordentlig?
Passasjen sier 'Manglende dokumentasjon kan føre til store bøter og tap av tillit.'
Passasjen sier 'Manglende dokumentasjon kan føre til store bøter og tap av tillit.'
Hva er formålet med å dokumentere fremdrift i byggeprosjekter?
Read this passage:
Ved byggeprosjekter er det avgjørende å dokumentere fremdrift og eventuelle avvik fra planen. Dette inkluderer bilder, logger, og møtereferater. Slik dokumentasjon er essensiell for å løse tvister og sikre at prosjektet fullføres i henhold til kontrakten.
Hva er formålet med å dokumentere fremdrift i byggeprosjekter?
Teksten spesifiserer at 'Slik dokumentasjon er essensiell for å løse tvister og sikre at prosjektet fullføres i henhold til kontrakten.'
Teksten spesifiserer at 'Slik dokumentasjon er essensiell for å løse tvister og sikre at prosjektet fullføres i henhold til kontrakten.'
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Dokumentere is a verb
Remember that 'dokumentere' is a verb. It means 'to document' or 'to provide evidence'. You will conjugate it like other -ere verbs.
Use for formal contexts
You'll most often hear 'dokumentere' in more formal or official contexts, like in an office or when discussing legal matters. It implies a degree of seriousness.
Synonym: vise
A simpler, less formal synonym is 'vise' (to show), but 'dokumentere' carries the nuance of providing proof or a record. Think of it as 'to prove with documents'.
Related to document
The word 'dokumentere' is directly related to the English word 'document'. This can help you remember its meaning and usage.
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