verb

uppge

state

Att tala om eller lämna information, till exempel ett namn eller en siffra.

Definition & meaning

The Swedish verb "uppge" primarily carries two distinct meanings:

To state or declare: This is the most frequent use of the word. It means to provide information, often in a formal context. For example, one might "uppge sitt namn" (state one's name) or "uppge ett skäl" (state a reason). It implies providing data or facts to an authority or as part of a report.
To abandon or give up: This meaning is used when someone relinquishes something or ceases an effort. It is commonly found in the phrase "uppge hoppet," which means to give up hope. While "ge upp" is more common for the general act of surrendering, "uppge" is used in more formal or specific literary contexts for abandonment.

Grammar & Word origin

"Uppge" is a compound verb consisting of the prefix "upp" (up) and the root verb "ge" (give). It follows the irregular conjugation of the verb "ge":

Present: uppger
Past: uppgav
Supine: uppgett or uppgivit

In Swedish, there is often a difference between a prefix verb like "uppge" and a phrasal verb like "ge upp." While "ge upp" almost exclusively means to surrender or quit, "uppge" focuses more on the act of declaration or the formal abandonment of a specific state (like hope).