förväntade

Förväntade is a Swedish word that can function both as a verb form and as an adjective, depending on context. It derives from the verb förvänta, meaning to expect or anticipate, formed with the prefix för- added to vänta (to wait). In everyday use the term appears in two main grammatical roles.

As a verb form, förväntade is the preterite (simple past) form of förvänta. It is used to describe an expectation that existed in the past. For example: Jag förväntade mig bättre resultat (I expected better results) or Vi förväntade oss att projektet skulle bli klart i tid.

As an adjective, förväntade is used to describe something that is expected, most commonly in plural or definite contexts. The base form for the indefinite singular is förväntad (the expected). Examples include de förväntade resultaten (the expected results) and det förväntade svaret (the expected answer). In definite singular phrases, the adjective agrees with the noun in number and definiteness, as in den förväntade händelsen.

Usage notes: förväntade often appears in formal or journalistic Swedish when discussing forecasts, plans, or anticipated outcomes. Related terms include förväntan or förväntningar (the noun forms referring to anticipation or expectations).

Overall, förväntade is a versatile form that expresses past expectation when used as a verb, or a state of being expected when used as an adjective.