meddelandet

Meddelandet is the definite form of the Swedish noun meddelande, meaning “the message” or “the notification.” It is a neuter noun, with the basic forms ett meddelande (indefinite singular), meddelandet (definite singular), meddelanden (indefinite plural), and meddelandena (definite plural). The term is used in everyday speech as well as in formal writing.

Usage and context: Meddelandet refers to any communication that conveys information, from a personal note to an official announcement. Examples include “Jag fick ett meddelande” (I received a message) and “Meddelandet från myndigheten var tydligt” (The notice from the authorities was clear). In digital contexts, meddelande is common for emails, text messages, chat messages, and system notifications in software.

Etymology: Meddelande derives from the verb meddela, meaning to inform or announce. The word is historically linked to related forms in Scandinavian languages, with its sense centered on conveying information or making something known.

Variants and related terms: Related forms include meddelning, which also denotes a notification or communication, and can carry a nuance of the act of informing. The everyday synonym notis or avis may be used in specific contexts, such as public or administrative notices. In specialized language, meddelande is often used as the generic label for messages exchanged in communication systems and networks.

See also: Swedish grammar and vocabulary for noun forms, as well as terms related to communication and information exchange in Swedish.