rullad

Rullad is a term in Swedish that functions as the past participle and adjective of the verb rulla, meaning to roll. It describes something that has been rolled or formed by rolling and is used in multiple domains to convey that state or process. The form is common in descriptive writing and in everyday language, where it can modify nouns denoting objects, processes, or preparations.

In culinary language, rullad is often used to describe dishes in which ingredients are flattened, filled, and rolled, a technique internationally known as a roulade. The word appears in recipe text and menu descriptions to signal that the dish is a rolled preparation, typically involving meat, fish, or vegetables. The term conveys a sense of method and presentation rather than a specific recipe.

Beyond food, rullad can describe materials or items that are wound into a rolled shape, such as paper, fabric, or film, or objects that have been compacted by rolling. The precise sense depends on context and can be complemented by additional descriptors such as material, size, or intended use.

Etymology: rullad derives from the verb rulla (“to roll”) with the standard Swedish participial suffix -ad. It shares the basic meaning with related forms in other Scandinavian languages.

See also: Roulade, Rulle.