säkrat

Säkrat is a Swedish term formed as the past participle of the verb säkra, meaning to secure, guarantee, or safeguard. As an adjective, säkrat describes something that has been secured or made safe, and it is widely used in formal and technical language, such as finance, law, and information security. In everyday Swedish, the related form säkrad is also common, but säkrat specifically emphasizes the action of securing.

Etymology and relation to other words: Säkrat comes from säkra plus the adjectival suffix -t, aligning with other participle formations in Swedish. It is related to säkert (secure, safe) and säker (safe, security) in meaning, though Gebrauch (use) can differ depending on register and context.

Usage notes: In verb constructions, säkrat appears with an auxiliary verb to form perfect tenses. For example: Företaget har säkrat finansiering. As an attributive adjective, it can modify neuter nouns such as ett säkrat system or ett säkrat bankkonto, indicating that the system or account has been secured. In some contexts, especially more literary or traditional, säkrad is preferred for indicating a state of being secured, while säkrat foregrounds the act of securing itself. Speakers may choose between the two based on nuance and style.

See also: säkra, säker, säkert, säkring.