bekrönt

Bekrönt is a Swedish adjective meaning “crowned” or “decorated with a crown.” It is the past participle form of the verb bekröna, which means to crown, to decorate with a crown, or to honor with a crown or other insignia. The word can be used predicatively, as in “Hon blev bekrönt” (She was crowned), or attributively to describe something that bears a crown or an emblem of honor.

Contexts in which bekrönt is used include heraldry and awards. In heraldry, a coat of arms or crest may be described as bekrönt if it features a crown as part of its design. In contemporary language, bekrönt often appears in phrases such as “bekrönt med guld” (crowned with gold) or “bekrönt med en medalj” (decorated with a medal), signaling formal recognition or distinction.

Etymologically, bekröna is built from bek- plus krona (crown), with krona being the common Swedish word for a crown. The term bekrönt thus literally conveys the idea of receiving a crown or a crown-like insignia as a mark of honor. Related nouns include bekroning or bekröning, referring to the act of crowning or awarding a decoration.

Bekrönt is standard in Swedish for describing ceremonial honors, awards, and heraldic symbols. While it remains more common in formal writing and historical contexts, it is still understood in general usage to denote official recognition or adornment with a crown.