This is the 456th most frequent Danish word.
vælge
"Vælge" means "to choose" in English.
The word 'vælge' is used here to mean 'to choose' or 'to select' when making a decision among options.
Jeg vil vælge den blå bog.
I will choose the blue book.
In this sentence, 'vælge' is used to indicate selecting a path or option in life, often with a significant impact.
Han var nødt til at vælge en ny karrierevej.
He had to choose a new career path.
Here, 'vælger' is used in the present tense to indicate the habitual action of making a choice.