Instruerade

Instruerade is the simple past tense form of the Swedish verb instruera, meaning to instruct, train, or brief. It is used to describe that someone gave instructions or provided training at a specific time in the past. For example: “Läraren instruerade eleverna i säkerhet.” In this sentence, instruerade indicates a completed action of instructing.

Etymology and meaning: instruera comes from the Latin instruere, meaning to build up, arrange, or teach. The Swedish verb is cognate with similar verbs in other Germanic languages and with the English instruction/instruct. Instruerade shares the core sense of supplying information or directives necessary to perform a task or to understand a procedure.

Usage and nuance: Instruerade is commonly used in contexts such as workplaces, schools, and safety briefings, where clear, practical guidance is being given. It can describe both one-time and repeated instructions. The passive voice form is commonly used as well: “Eleverna instruerades i hur man använder utrustningen.” This emphasizes the content of the instruction rather than the actor.

Related forms and grammar: The present tense is instruerar (he/she instructs), and the present participle is instruerande. The past participle used with perfect tenses is instruerat (for example, har instruerat). The noun form for the act of giving instruction is instruering (instruction or briefing).

Summary: Instruerade denotes a completed act of instructing in the past and is a standard, formal term for providing specific guidance or training within Swedish.