beträffande

Beträffande is a Swedish preposition and, in some contexts, a formal adverb meaning concerning, regarding, or with regard to. It introduces the topic that follows and signals the scope or relevance of what is being stated. The word is most common in written Swedish, especially in official, administrative, or professional contexts.

Usage and style

Beträffande is used to refer to a subject that has already been mentioned or to set the topic of a statement, request, or decision. It often appears in letters, memos, reports, and legal or formal documents. The construction typically involves a noun phrase after beträffande, for example: beträffande din fråga om priset, beträffande den nya policyn eller beträffande hur typsnittet ska användas i dokumentet. It can convey a precise or restricted scope, helping to organize information clearly.

Synonyms and nuance

In more everyday language, verb and preposition choices such as angående or om are common. Beträffande tends to be more formal and is preferred in official correspondence, academia, and formal writing. While all three can introduce a topic, beträffande often carries a more exact or official tone and sometimes appears at the outset of sections or clauses that summarize or address a particular matter.

Summary

Beträffande functions as a formal way to say “concerning” or “with regard to.” It is useful for clearly delimiting topics in written Swedish, especially in administrative or professional discourse.