Skatta

Skatta is a Swedish verb meaning to estimate, assess, or appraise the value of something. It is used when an exact figure is not known and a value, cost, risk, or other quantity needs to be determined approximately. The word is common in finance, statistics, and everyday speech.

In practice, skattar is used for present-tense statements, while skattade serves as the simple past, and skattat as the supine or past participle form. For example: “Vi skattar kostnaden till cirka två miljoner kronor,” meaning we estimate the cost at about two million crowns. Another example: “Företaget skattade riskerna högre än tidigare.” These constructions show how skatt is employed with direct objects to indicate estimated values.

Etymology and related languages: Skatta derives from older Nordic roots and has cognate forms in other Scandinavian languages. In Danish and Norwegian, similar verbs exist with related meanings of estimating or valuing, reflecting a shared linguistic heritage in the region.

See also: skatt, the noun for tax in Swedish, and skattning, the noun for estimation or appraisal. While skatt typically refers to taxes, skattning is more closely aligned with the act of estimating or valuing something.

Overall, skatt is a standard verb in Swedish for producing approximate valuations, and it remains a common tool in both professional and everyday contexts.