Danish · Common Verbs

Gøre

To do / make

Beginnerverb

Definition

To perform an action.

Example

Hvad gør du i weekenden?

What do you do on the weekend?

Etymology

'Gøre' comes from the Old Norse 'gera,' which means to do or make. It has been a fundamental verb in the Danish language with a consistent meaning.

How & Where It’s Used

'Gøre' is employed in both formal and informal contexts and can be found in spoken as well as written forms of Danish. It is widely understood across Denmark.

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