Predika

Predika is a term that can refer to several distinct concepts across languages and disciplines. It does not have a single, universal meaning and its interpretation depends on context.

In linguistics, the term predika is used in some theoretical treatments to denote the predicate—the part of a sentence that asserts something about the subject, typically including a verb and its complements. The exact scope and analysis of the predika vary between languages and theories, but it generally contrasts with the subject and carries the core semantic information of the clause.

In Swedish, predika is the verb meaning to preach; predikan is the sermon, and predikant is the preacher. This usage derives from the Latin praedicare and reflects religious language in Swedish.

In other languages, cognates of predika appear as forms of the verb to preach (for example predicar in Spanish) or as terms related to predication in grammar. However, the standalone noun form predika is not widely used outside specific linguistic or language-education contexts, and its meaning should be inferred from the surrounding text.

Because predika can refer to different concepts, readers should seek contextual cues to determine which sense is intended—linguistic predication, religious preaching, or a language-specific verb form. For precise information, consult sources specific to the language or field in question.