Fördelas

Fördelas is a Swedish verb form used to express that the action of distributing is performed on the subject, rather than by it. Specifically, fördelas is the present passive form of the verb fårdela (to distribute or allocate). In Swedish, the passive voice is typically marked with the suffix -s, so phrases like pengarna fördelas mean “the money is distributed.” The form is common in formal, administrative, and planning contexts where resources, funds, responsibilities, or tasks are being allocated.

Grammatical notes: The active present tense of the verb is fördelar (he/she distributes), while the past tense forms include fördelades (past passive) and fördelade (past active). The noun corresponding to the action is fördelning (distribution or allocation). When the agent performing the distribution is stated, it is often introduced with av, as in pengarna fördelas av kommunen (the money is distributed by the municipality).

Usage: Fördelas frequently appears in budget reports, policy documents, and project planning to describe how resources are allocated. It is often used with modifiers indicating criteria or divisions, such as jämnt (evenly), enligt behov (according to need), or mellan olika grupper (between different groups). In everyday language, synonyms or near-synonyms include delas ut (is distributed) and allokeras (is allocated).

Related terms: fördelning (distribution), fördela (to distribute), allokering (allocation). The concept is central to discussions of resource management, budgeting, and program design, where clarity about how and by whom resources are distributed matters for transparency and accountability.