Uppskatta

Uppskatta is a Swedish verb with two primary meanings that are common in different contexts. It can mean to appreciate or value someone or something, as in expressing gratitude or recognition. It can also mean to estimate or assess the value, quantity, or cost of something, such as calculating expenses or evaluating a property’s worth.

The two senses share a common etymology. Upp- is a prefix that, together with skatta (to value or assess), forms a verb that can convey either valuing something emotionally or calculating its objective value. The related noun uppskattning refers to both appreciation and estimation, while uppskattad means appreciated or estimated, and uppskattning can be used to describe the act or result of either valuing or estimating.

Usage and examples

In the sense of appreciation: Jag uppskattar din hjälp. Det uppskattas mycket. In a business or numerical context: Vi uppskattar kostnaden till cirka två miljoner kronor. The verb is conjugated as, for example, present tense uppskattar, past tense uppskattade, and supine uppskattat. The participles include uppskattad (past participle) and uppskattande (present participle).

See also

In Swedish, uppskatta is closely related to the nouns uppskattning and värdering (valuation) and to the English equivalents “appreciate” and “estimate.” The term is widely used in everyday language, education, business, and economics to convey both emotional valuation and quantitative assessment.