No. 926 in Danish
oplyse
To inform or enlighten.
In a sentence
Kan du oplyse mig om vejen til biblioteket?
Can you inform me about the way to the library?
Here 'oplyse' is used to mean 'inform' or 'provide information' to someone.
Formålet med denne brochure er at oplyse om miljøproblemer.
The purpose of this brochure is to enlighten/provide information about environmental issues.
In this case, 'oplyse' is used to mean 'enlighten' or 'educate' on a topic.
Lamperne oplyser rummet meget klart.
The lamps illuminate the room very brightly.
Here 'oplyse' is used in the context of 'illuminate' or 'light up' a physical space.
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