fördröjas

fördröjas is a Swedish verb meaning to be delayed, to be postponed, or to be put off. It is the passive form of the verb fördröja, which means to delay or postpone. The verb fördröjas is commonly used in various contexts to indicate a delay or postponement of an event, action, or process.

For instance, a train or flight might fördröjas due to technical issues or bad weather. A meeting or appointment can also fördröjas if one of the participants cannot attend at the scheduled time. In a broader sense, a project or a decision might fördröjas if there are unresolved issues or a lack of resources.

The verb can also be used metaphorically. For example, someone might feel that their progress in life or career has fördröjas, meaning it has been slowed down or obstructed. The concept of fördröjas implies that something is not happening as quickly or as scheduled, but it does not necessarily mean it will not happen at all. It suggests a deviation from the planned timeline.

The grammatical structure of fördröjas is that of a passive verb. It is formed by adding the passive suffix "-s" to the stem of the verb. This grammatical feature is common in Swedish and other Scandinavian languages to express passive actions.