nedladda

Nedladda is a Swedish verb meaning to download, that is, to transfer data from a remote server or the Internet to a local device for later use. The infinitive form is nedladda; present tense is nedladdar; past tense is nedladdade; supine is nedladdat. The passive participle is nedladdad. The related noun nedladdning denotes a download, and its plural is nedladdningar.

Two common forms exist in everyday Swedish: the two-word phrase ladda ner, which is widely used, and the one-word variant nedladda. The one-word form is recognized but seen more in formal or written contexts. Both reflect the same underlying concept of retrieving data from the Internet.

Etymology and usage: nedladda is a compound of ned- (down) and ladda (to load). In computing language, the two-word form ladda ner has become standard in many contexts, while nedladda remains a correct one-word alternative. The term is used across software distribution, media downloads, updates, and other transfers of digital files to a user’s device.

Legal and ethical considerations: whether a download is appropriate or lawful depends on content rights and local laws. Downloads of public-domain, properly licensed, or user-provided content are typically legitimate, while unauthorized downloading of copyrighted material may be illegal in many jurisdictions. See also nedladdning and nedladdningshastighet for related concepts.