Närvarade

Närvarade is the past tense form of the Swedish verb "närvara". It translates directly to "was present" or "attended" in English. The verb "närvara" itself means to be present at an event, meeting, or location. Therefore, "närvarade" describes the action of someone having been physically present at a specific time or occasion.

The usage of "närvarade" is common in contexts describing participation in events such as meetings, conferences, parties, or any situation where physical presence is required or noted. For example, one might say "Han närvarade vid mötet" which means "He attended the meeting." Similarly, "Hon närvarade vid ceremonin" translates to "She was present at the ceremony."

The verb implies more than just being in the same place; it suggests a degree of participation or at least a conscious presence at the event. It is a straightforward past tense conjugation indicating that the act of being present has already occurred. The opposite, in a sense, would be "frånvarande" (absent) or the verb "utebli" (to be absent). Understanding "närvarade" is key to comprehending descriptions of past events and attendance records in Swedish.