insänd

Insänd is a Swedish term used to describe material that has been sent in to a publication for consideration, typically by readers. It is commonly encountered in newspapers, magazines, and online media. As a noun, insändare denotes a person who submits such material, usually a reader contributing a letter to the editor or an opinion piece. As an adjective, insänt (or, in some variants, insänd) describes items that have been submitted, such as a submitted contribution or letter to the editor.

Etymology and usage: Insänd is formed from the prefix in- (into, in) and sända (to send). The word emphasizes that the item has been sent in to a publication. In practice, the form of the past participle may appear as insänt or insänd, and spelling can vary by publication and historical period. The term is most common in journalistic and editorial contexts, and is less typical outside media outlets.

Related terms and notes: The noun insändare refers to the person who submits material, often a reader contributing a letter to the editor or a brief opinion piece. The broader category of reader submissions is sometimes described with terms like Läsarbrev (reader letter). While insänd is still widely understood, some writers prefer alternative phrases such as inlämnat or inlämnade bidrag in contexts outside journalism.

See also: insändare, läsarbrev, letters to the editor, submitted contributions.