Avtagna

Avtagna is a Swedish term that functions as both the past participle of the verb avta and as an adjective describing something that has been reduced, withdrawn, or removed. In this use, avtagna modifies nouns and agrees with number and gender, typically appearing in phrases that denote a change in state.

Etymology and grammar: The form is built from the prefix av- combined with ta, conveying a sense of taking away or diminishing. As an adjective, avtagna can appear attributively, as in avtagna priser or avtagna restriktioner, or predicatively, as in priserna är avtagna or restriktionerna är avtagna. The exact singular forms align with standard Swedish agreement rules, while the plural avtagna is common in many contexts.

Usage: Avtagna is widely used in economic, political, and everyday language to indicate that something has decreased, been withdrawn, or removed. Examples include reduced prices (avtagna priser), withdrawn measures (avtagna åtgärder), or diminished interest (avtagna intressen). It is more common in formal or journalistic writing when describing measurable changes or policy shifts.

Context and nuances: Avtagna often conveys a completed change rather than an ongoing process (as opposed to avtagande, which denotes a continuing decrease). It should not be confused with related forms derived from other verbs, and the choice of form depends on the noun’s gender and number.

See also: avta, avtagande, avtagen, avtagna priser, avtagna åtgärder.