överlämnas

Överlämnas is a Swedish verb that translates to "is handed over," "is surrendered," or "is bequeathed" in English. It is the passive form of the verb "överlämna," which means to hand over, surrender, or bequeath. The suffix "-s" indicates the passive voice in Swedish.

The verb is used in various contexts. For example, it can describe the physical transfer of an object from one person to another. It can also refer to the act of surrendering something, such as territory or authority. In legal or formal settings, "överlämnas" can denote the act of bequeathing property or assets to someone, often in a will.

The precise meaning of "överlämnas" depends heavily on the context in which it is used. It implies a transfer of possession, control, or responsibility from one entity to another. The subject of the sentence is the recipient of the action, while the agent performing the handing over is often implied or stated in a prepositional phrase. For instance, "Nycklarna överlämnas till receptionisten" means "The keys are handed over to the receptionist." Similarly, "Makten överlämnas till den nya regeringen" translates to "Power is surrendered to the new government." The use of "överlämnas" emphasizes that the action happens to the subject, rather than the subject performing the action.