Uppgöra

Uppgöra is a Swedish verb used primarily in formal and written language. The core sense is to draw up, prepare, or formulate something such as a document, plan, list, or decision. The verb can also be used in the sense of composing or establishing components that together form a whole, though this usage is more common in official or administrative contexts.

Etymology and usage context

Uppgöra stems from upp- (a directional prefix) combined with göra (to do/make). In everyday language, speakers more often use related verbs such as upprätta, utarbeta, or sammanställa when referring to preparing a document, and gära upp in the idiomatic sense of settling accounts (a different construction). Uppgöra thus remains a term predominantly found in bureaucratic, legal, or governmental prose, where precise formulation and formal tone are important.

Common usages

- uppgöra en förteckning (to draw up a list)

- uppgöra ett beslut (to draft a decision)

- uppgöra en redogörelse (to prepare a report)

In practice, uppgöra is a transitive verb and typically requires a direct object that denotes what is being prepared or formed. It is advisable to consider alternative verbs in casual speech or less formal writing.

Se also

uppgörelse (settlement or agreement) and gära upp (to settle, to reconcile), which show related but distinct usages in Swedish.

In sum, uppgöra is a formal, document- and procedure-oriented verb used to describe the act of creating or compiling official materials and plans.