Efterliknades

Efterliknades is a Swedish verb form meaning “was imitated” or “was copied.” It is the preterite passive form of the verb efterlikna, which means to imitate or resemble. In use, efterliknades describes a situation where a model, style, or behavior was replicated by others, with the agent doing the imitation often omitted or unspecified.

Etymology and formation: The verb efterlikna comes from after + likna, literally “after resemble.” The passive past form is created by adding the ending -des to the stem, yielding efterliknades. This construction is common in written Swedish when describing historical or descriptive scenarios where who performed the imitation is not the focus.

Usage: Efterliknades is typically employed in discussions of art, architecture, design, fashion, literature, and media to indicate that a work or style was modeled after an earlier one. It can refer to formal motifs, decorative elements, or even behavioral patterns. The tone is usually neutral or descriptive, but the surrounding context can imply critique or praise depending on whether the imitation is viewed as respectful replication or unoriginal copying. In many cases, the agent is left unnamed, emphasizing the relationship to the original rather than the copier.

Examples: Originalet efterliknades av flera kopior. Den klassiska grekiska stilen efterliknades i byggnaderna. See also: efterlikna, kopiera, imitera, likna.