Framlägga

Framlägga is a Swedish verb meaning to present or submit something—often a proposal, report, or document—for consideration by a body such as a council, committee, or parliament. The term is used in formal or official contexts, where a text is being placed before decision makers for discussion or approval.

The word is formed from fram- meaning forward and lägga meaning to lay. It is a transitive verb that typically takes a direct object, for example, ett förslag (a proposal) or en rapport (a report). The standard forms are present tense framlägg­er (or framlägger), past tense framlade, and supine framlagt. The passive present is framläggs, and the accompanying noun form framläggande refers to the act of presenting.

Usage notes: Framlägga has a more formal tone than the common phrase lägga fram. It is common in government, parliamentary, and administrative language. In everyday speech, speakers more often say lägga fram, while framlägga remains the preferred choice in official documents and formal debate.

Examples: "Rådet framlade ett nytt budgetförslag." In present usage you might find "Rådet framlägger förslaget till omröstning." Another example is "Kommundirektören framläggde en årsrapport i sammanträdet," though future contexts would use the present tense form.

Overall, framlägga denotes the deliberate act of presenting material for formal review and decision, marking a procedural step in governance and organizational processes.