Skudt

Skudt is a Danish term most commonly encountered as the past participle of the verb skyde, meaning to shoot. In standard Danish, skudt is used to describe something that has been fired or executed, particularly in passive constructions. For example, han blev skudt translates to “he was shot.” The word also functions as an adjective indicating the state of having been shot, and it can appear in various contexts including news reporting, military language, and everyday speech.

The noun form et skud means a single shot, referring to a discharge from a firearm or, more generally, to an individual instance of shooting. The related verb skyde covers a range of senses that include firing a weapon, taking a shot in a sport, or shooting an object from a distance. As a past participle, skudt agrees with gender and number in Danish sentences, and it remains invariable when used in compound tenses or passive voice.

Etymologically, skudt derives from the Danish verb skyde, which belongs to the Germanic family of languages. The -t ending is the standard past participle marker in Danish for many strong verbs, signaling completed action. In modern usage, skudt is a common, neutral form found across formal writing and everyday communication.

See also: Danish grammar; Danish vocabulary related to shooting and weapons.