breddas

Breddas is the present passive form of the Swedish verb bredda, meaning to widen or broaden. It describes a state in which something becomes broader in size, extent, or scope, rather than an action performed by a specific agent.

Etymology and form: The verb bredda derives from Old Norse breiða and a Proto-Germanic root related to breadth. In modern Swedish, the suffix -as marks the present passive, giving breddas the sense of "is widened" or "is being broadened" without naming the agent.

Usage: Breddas appears mainly in descriptive or analytical contexts—often in formal or technical writing—where a space, capacity, range, or influence is being described as widening. It can be used for physical dimensions as well as abstract concepts such as opportunities or horizons. It is not commonly used in casual speech.

Grammatical notes: The corresponding active form is bredda. The imperfect passive past is breddades, and the past participle used in perfect constructions is breddats. Related terms include other Germanic cognates connected to width and breadth in related languages.