grundað

Grundað is a Swedish word that translates to "founded" or "based" in English. It is primarily used in the context of establishing an organization, company, or institution. For example, one might say "Företaget grundades år 1990," meaning "The company was founded in 1990." The word can also be used figuratively to describe the basis or foundation of an idea or theory, such as "hans teorier är grundade på vetenskapliga bevis," which translates to "his theories are based on scientific evidence."

The verb form is "grunda," meaning to found or establish. The past participle "grundad" is used as an adjective, as seen in the examples above. The noun form is "grundande," which refers to the act of founding or establishing. Understanding "grundað" is important for comprehending Swedish texts related to history, business, and academic discourse. Its usage is straightforward and generally corresponds to its English translations, making it relatively easy for learners of the Swedish language to grasp.