anlagda

Anlagda is a form in Swedish that functions as an adjective derived from the verb anlägga, meaning to lay out, establish, or construct. The word describes things that have been prepared or laid out, such as plans or physical features. The basic past participle form for a single, non-plural noun is typically anlagd, while anlagda is used with plural nouns or certain gendered forms. Therefore, you will commonly find phrases like anlagda planer or anlagda platser.

Etymology and related forms: Anlagda comes from the verb anlägga, with a prefix and root related to laying down or establishing. In Swedish, it is closely connected to related terms such as anläggning, meaning a facility, installation, or construction, and to cognates in neighboring Scandinavian languages such as Danish anlægge and Norwegian anlegge, which share the same core meaning.

Usage: Anlagda is used in both literal and figurative contexts. Literally, it can describe roads, parks, buildings, or other areas that have been laid out or prepared. Figuratively, it can refer to plans, arrangements, or systems that have been developed or established. For example, anlagda planer refers to laid-out plans, while anlagda kvarter might describe a prepared or laid-out city block.

See also: anläggning, anlägga, Swedish-language terms related to construction and planning.