åtföljs

The Swedish word "åtföljs" is the present passive form of the verb "åtfölja". It translates to "is followed by" or "is accompanied by" in English. This grammatical form indicates that the subject of the sentence is being led or accompanied by something or someone else.

For example, in the sentence "Mötet åtföljs av en diskussion," the meeting is what is being followed by a discussion. Similarly, "Tåget åtföljs av ett par vagnar" means the train is accompanied by a couple of carriages. The passive nature of "åtföljs" emphasizes the state of being followed rather than the action of following itself.

The verb "åtfölja" can also be used in its active form, "åtföljer," meaning "to follow" or "to accompany." When "åtföljs" is used, it suggests a sequence or a pairing where one element naturally comes after or alongside another. This usage is common in contexts describing events, processes, or the composition of something.