förvärvade

förvärvade is a Swedish word that translates to "acquired" in English. It is the past participle of the verb förvärva, meaning to acquire, gain, or obtain. The word is used in a variety of contexts, referring to the act of coming into possession of something, whether it be an asset, a skill, a disease, or a property.

In business and finance, förvärvade is commonly used to describe mergers and acquisitions, where one company purchases another. For example, "Företaget förvärvade sin konkurrent" means "The company acquired its competitor." It can also refer to the acquisition of assets like real estate or intellectual property.

In a medical context, förvärvade describes conditions or characteristics that are not inherited but develop during a person's lifetime. For instance, "en förvärvad hjärtåkomma" translates to "an acquired heart condition." This contrasts with congenital conditions, which are present at birth.

The term can also apply to skills or knowledge that are learned through experience or education, rather than being innate. "Hon har förvärvade sig värdefull erfarenhet" means "She has acquired valuable experience." Overall, förvärvade signifies something that has been gained or obtained after birth or through a process of development.