Tillståndet

Tillståndet is the definite form of the Swedish noun tillstånd and is used to refer to a state or condition of something, as well as to a formal authorization in administrative language. In everyday use it describes how something is functioning or how a situation stands, for example the health of a patient, the status of a system, or the environmental conditions of a site.

In administrative and legal contexts, tillstånd can also mean an official permit or license granted by authorities. In this sense tillståndet refers to a specific permit, such as a building permit or an environmental permit. The word is commonly found in official documents, reports, and policy discussions where precise status or authorization needs to be stated.

Grammatically, tillståndet is formed from the noun tillstånd with the definite suffix -et. The term is neutral and widely used across formal and technical registers, but it remains easily understandable in everyday Swedish.

Usage notes and examples:

- Tillståndet hos patienten är stabilt. (The patient’s condition is stable.)

- Tillståndet för byggprojektet beviljades igår. (The building project’s permit was granted yesterday.)

- Vi kontrollerar tillståndet för att fortsätta processen. (We are checking the status/authorization to proceed.)

See also: tillstånd (other sense as permit), hälsa och status, juridiskt tillstånd.