nominerad

Nominerad is a Swedish adjective and past participle meaning that someone or something has been proposed as a candidate for a prize, position, or honor. It derives from the verb nominera, which in turn comes from Latin via Swedish roots connected to naming or designating.

In everyday use, nominerad describes the state of being proposed for consideration. For example, “Hon är nominerad till priset” indicates that she has been put forward for the prize. “Det nominerade förslaget” refers to the proposal that has been brought forward for review. The term is common in media coverage of awards, elections, and honorific recognitions, as well as in organizational or committee settings where candidates are considered.

Grammatically, nominerad can function as an adjective and as part of noun phrases. The related noun is nominering, referring to the act of proposing candidates. A person who has been nominated may be called “en nominerad.” Plural forms include “nominerade” to describe multiple nominees.

Usage notes: nominering processes typically involve screening, voting, or deliberation before any final decision. The term is neutral and widely applicable across cultural, academic, cultural, sports, and political contexts. It is commonly contrasted with phrases like “inte nominerad,” or with descriptions of the nomination stage vs. the selection or awarding stage.

See also: nominera, nominering, nomineringens rättigheter, Nobelpriset (as a context where nominations are central), award ceremonies.