Uppdraget

Uppdraget is the definite form of the Swedish noun uppdrag, meaning an assignment, task, or mission. Uppdrag is a neuter noun; the indefinite singular is ett uppdrag, the definite singular is uppdraget. The plural forms are uppdrag (indefinite plural) and uppdragen (definite plural). It is commonly translated as “the assignment” or “the mission” in English, depending on context.

In everyday usage, uppdraget can refer to a specific task given to someone, whether in a work setting, public administration, or a narrative context. It can denote a mandate from a supervisor, a project, or a mission in investigative or journalistic situations.

In Swedish-language media and literature, the phrase uppdraget is sometimes used as a title for works where a central assignment or mission drives the plot. Without specifying a particular title, it is recognized as a common framing concept in stories about espionage, politics, or professional duties.

Etymology and related forms: uppdraget derives from uppdrag with the definite article -et attached. Related terms include uppdrag (plural) and compounds such as uppdragsgivare (the employer) and uppdragstagare (the person taking on the assignment).