bemannas

Bemannas is a Swedish verb in the passive voice meaning “to be manned” or “to be staffed.” It is derived from the active verb bemanna, meaning “to man, to staff,” with the Be- prefix forming the passive. The term is used to describe facilities, vehicles, or operations that have personnel assigned to operate or supervise them.

The active form bemanna governs the standard conjugation: present bemannar, past bemannade, supine bemannat. The present passive is bemannas (for example, “fartyget bemannas”). The past passive is bemannades (for example, “fartyget bemannades under natten”). The related adjective bemannad means “manned” or “staffed,” and bemannat can be used in neuter contexts to mean similarly staffed.

Usage contexts are varied, including maritime and aviation operations, transportation infrastructure, emergency services, healthcare, industry, and public administration. For instance, one might say “Fartyget bemannas av ett däcksbefäl” (The vessel is manned by a deck crew) or “Broar och tunnlar bemannas dygnet runt” (Bridges and tunnels are staffed around the clock). The term often appears in official, technical, or organizational language to indicate staffing status or requirements. In contemporary usage, automation and changes in staffing can influence how often and in what sense bemannas is used, particularly when describing systems that are partially or fully automated.

Related terms include bemanning (staffing), bemanningsgrad (staffing level), and bemannad/bemannat as adjectives.