Användas

Användas is a Swedish verb form meaning “to be used” or “to be utilized.” It is the infinitive passive form of the verb använda, and it is used to express passive voice when the actor performing the action is unknown or not specified. The form is common in technical, academic, and formal writing, especially when referring to methods, tools, or terms.

In finite clauses, the present passive is använd s: använd s (is used). The past passive is använd es (was used). The infinitive passive a svs: använd as. The infinitive passive is often used after modals or auxiliary verbs, for example: denna metod bör användas (this method should be used), eller denna utrustning kan användas (this equipment can be used).

For perfect or pluperfect tenses, the passive participle is used with an auxiliary: metoden har använts (the method has been used) or metoden hade använts (the method had been used). The form used with passive voice is typically använts in such constructions.

Common usage examples include: Denna metod används ofta i studier (This method is often used in studies). Produkten har använts i flera tester (The product has been used in several tests). In many instructional or guideline texts, you will also see: Denna term bör användas i rapporten (This term should be used in the report).

Notes: an användas is strictly the infinitive passive of använda; it is not a separate lexical entry with independent meanings beyond “to be used.” Its meaning and function rely on surrounding context and the auxiliary or modal verbs with which it appears.