godkänd

Godkänd is a Swedish adjective meaning approved or authorized. It is the past participle of the verb godkänna, which means to approve, authorize, or accept. As an attributive adjective it agrees with the noun in gender and number (for example, en godkänd bil; ett godkänt dokument; flera godkända ansökningar).

Etymology and sense: the term is built from a sense of recognizing something as good or acceptable. In Swedish usage, godkänd signals that a review, test, or evaluation has concluded with a positive result and that the item or person meets the relevant standards, criteria, or regulations.

Usage and contexts: the word appears across many domains. In administration and regulation, something that has been reviewed and accepted may be described as godkänd, such as an application, a form, a product, or a process. In education, a course, assignment, or exam can be labeled godkänd to indicate a passing result; this contrasts with underkänd (failed) in contexts where pass/fail outcomes are used. In professional settings, a supplier, contractor, or certification can be described as godkänd to indicate eligibility or compliance with requirements. It can also mean officially certified or authorized in safety, quality, or licensing contexts.

Translations and equivalents: in English the closest equivalents are approved, authorized, certified, or accredited, depending on context. The term is common in everyday Swedish as well as in formal, bureaucratic, or regulatory language, and it conveys that something has met established standards or has received formal sanction. Related terms include godkänna (to approve) and underkänd (not approved).