berörda

Berörda is a Swedish term that functions as an adjective and, in practice, as a noun phrase referring to the people or groups that are affected by a situation. It denotes those who experience impact from an event, decision, or circumstance—such as a policy change, a disaster, or a legal matter. The word is widely used in journalism, politics, and administration to reference stakeholders without naming individuals.

Etymology and form: berörd comes from the verb beröra, meaning to touch or affect. When used in plural or before a plural noun, the form berörda is common (for example, de berörda parterna). In specific contexts, such as describing a single, neuter noun, other inflected forms may occur, but berörda is the standard plural form and is frequently encountered in public discourse.

Usage and nuance: berörda signals neutrality by focusing on those who are influenced rather than on the event itself. It is often used to describe groups like workers, residents, customers, or members of an organization who have a stake in a matter. It can function as an adjective before a noun or as a noun phrase on its own, as in de berörda eller de berörda parterna.

Examples: De berörda parterna kallades till mötet. Det berörda området avspärrades. De berörda får ersättning. Vi vill höra vad de berörda tycker.

See also: berört, beröra, påverka, stakeholders. The term emphasizes involvement and responsibility of those affected and is common in formal and media contexts.