efterlämnat

Efterlämnat is a Swedish term that functions as an adjective and past participle of the verb efterlämna, meaning to leave behind. It describes something that has been left behind by someone, often in the sense of possessions, property, or effects, and is frequently used in contexts related to death or departure. In everyday language it appears in phrases about what a person has left behind, such as a will, belongings, or memories, and is common in obituaries and probate notices.

In legal and probate contexts, efterlämnat is used to refer to the estate or assets that remain after a person’s death. Common expressions include efterlämnat bo (estate left behind) and efterlämnade tillgångar (left-behind assets). The phrase det efterlämnade arvet is a typical way to refer to the estate itself, while de efterlämnade sakerna can describe specific left-behind possessions. The related noun is efterlämnande, which denotes the act or process of leaving behind.

Grammatically, efterlämnat has several inflected forms to match gender and number, for example efterlämnat as a neuter singular participle, och for plural or definite forms you may encounter de efterlämnade sakerna or det efterlämnade arvet. The term is standard in both everyday Swedish and formal writing, particularly in discussions of inheritance, wills, and archival or genealogical records.

See also: efterlämna, efterlämnande, arv, testamente.