ophæve

Danish

Etymology

From op +‎ hæve, literally to upheave. Influenced by German aufheben.

Verb

ophæve (imperative ophæv, infinitive at ophæve, present tense ophæver, past tense ophævede, perfect tense ophævet)

  1. (law) to abrogate, annul, abolish
    Synonyms: afskaffe, fjerne
  2. to elevate, lift (give a higher status)
    Synonym: ophøje

Conjugation

Conjugation of ophæve
active passive
present ophæver ophæves
past ophævede ophævedes
infinitive ophæve ophæves
imperative ophæv
participle
present ophævende
past ophævet
(auxiliary verb have)
gerund ophæven

Derived terms

  • ophævelse

References