Meddelanden

Meddelanden is a Swedish noun meaning messages, notices, or communications. The singular form is meddelande and the plural is meddelanden. The term is used to describe written or spoken communications between people as well as formal notices issued by organizations or authorities. In everyday language, meddelanden can refer to a text message, an email, a letter, or a brief note.

Etymology and use. The word stammen from med- and delande, with a sense of something that is shared or communicated with someone else. As such, meddelande emphasizes the communicative aspect of information being conveyed from one party to another. The plural form meddelanden is common in both private and official contexts.

Contexts and forms. Meddelanden appear in various forms. Personal use includes letters, emails, SMS, and notes exchanged between friends, family, or colleagues. Official use encompasses notices, bulletins, and announcements issued by government bodies, companies, schools, or public institutions. In public life, meddelanden may be distributed as posters, leaflets, or digital notices to inform large audiences.

In computing and information contexts, meddelanden can describe discrete units of information exchanged between systems or components, such as messages in a messaging protocol or inter-process communication. The term remains neutral and widely understood across different Swedish-speaking communities.

See also. See also entries on communication, letters, emails, and notices for related concepts and terminology.