detaljERAD

Detaljerad is a Swedish adjective meaning “detailed” or “elaborate.” It is derived from the noun detalj, “detail,” with the suffix ‑erad, which forms adjectives indicating a state or quality. The word is used both in literal descriptions, such as detailed reports, maps, or technical drawings, and in figurative contexts, for instance when characterizing a narrative style or a comprehensive analysis.

In Swedish grammar, detaljerad follows the standard adjective declension pattern. In the indefinite singular, it appears as detaljerad (masculine/feminine) and detaljerat (neuter). The plural form is detaljerade, and the definite forms are detaljerade (masculine/feminine), detaljerade (neuter), and detaljerade (plural). It can be modified by adverbs such as mycket (very) or helt (completely) to intensify the degree of detail.

The term is common in academic, journalistic, and professional writing where precision is valued. It often appears in compound expressions like detaljerad planering (detailed planning) or detaljerad beskrivning (detailed description). In translation, detaljerad is typically rendered as “detailed,” though context may call for alternatives such as “thorough,” “in‑depth,” or “meticulous.”

While primarily an adjective, detaljerad can function attributively before nouns (e.g., en detaljerad analys) or predicatively after a verb (e.g., analysen är detaljerad). The word reflects Swedish’s tendency to form adjectives directly from nouns, contributing to the language’s descriptive precision.