Ökad

ökad is a Swedish adjective and past participle of the verb öka, meaning to increase. It describes something that has become greater in amount, extent, or intensity. The form originates from the same root as other Germanic languages and is commonly used in everyday Swedish as well as in journalism, policy reports, and academic writing.

Usage and forms: ök ad can function attributively before a noun or predicatively with a linking verb. In general, the neuter form is ökat (ett-words), while the common gender form is ökad (en-words). Examples: en ökad risk, ett ökat behov, det ökade priset. In predicative constructions one can say: antalet har ökat, priset har ökat. The phrase det ökade priset is a common definite form. In practice, ökad and ökat are used to convey that something has risen or expanded, often in contexts such as demography, economics, health, and public policy.

Examples: Antalet besökare har ökat under de senaste månaderna. Det ökade intresset för förnybar energi märks i regionen. En ökad risk kopplas till vissa arbetsmiljösituationer. Ett ökat behov av stöd eller resurser har identifierats i rapporten.

Etymology and related terms: öka comes from Old Norse and has cognates in other Germanic languages. Related concepts include ökning (the act or process of increasing) and ökande trends in statistical reporting.