förlorade

Förlorade is a Swedish word that translates to "lost" in English. It is a past participle of the verb "förlora," meaning "to lose." The word can be used in various contexts to describe something or someone that is no longer in its original place, possession, or state.

As an adjective, "förlorade" can describe a lost object, such as "en förlorad nyckel" (a lost key) or "en förlorad summa pengar" (a lost sum of money). It can also refer to a lost opportunity or a missed chance. In a more abstract sense, it can describe a person who is feeling lost, confused, or without direction, such as "en förlorad själ" (a lost soul).

"Förlorade" can also be used in a figurative sense to denote defeat or ruin. For example, "ett förlorat slag" means a lost battle, and "att vara förlorad" can imply a state of being doomed or hopeless. The word encapsulates the concept of absence, absence of something that was once present or expected to be present. Its meaning is flexible and dependent on the surrounding context, making it a versatile term in the Swedish language.