kontakterad

Kontakterad is a Swedish participial adjective formed from the verb kontakta, meaning to establish contact. It describes something or someone that has received contact or established connections. The term is used in multiple contexts to indicate that a dialogue or link has started between parties, such as individuals, organizations, or media contacts. The basic sense is close to “contacted” in English, but nuances depend on the setting.

In everyday and professional language, kontakterad is common when referring to people, organizations, or conversations that have begun through outreach. For example, a company might report that it has become kontakterad by several potential partners, or that a person has been kontakterad by researchers. There is some variation in spelling; some texts use kontaktad, while kontakterad appears in other registers. Writers should consider clarity and potential ambiguity when choosing form, especially for readers accustomed to one variant.

In technical or electronic contexts, kontakterad is relatively rare. More precise phrasing is typically preferred, such as “utrustad med kontakter” or “försedd med kontakter” to describe equipment that includes electrical terminals or connectors. When used, kontakterad generally conveys that a device or component has contacts or terminals, but clear terminology is recommended in specifications.

See also: kontakta, kontakt, kontaktperson.