skapar

Skapar is the present tense, third-person singular form of the Swedish verb skapa, meaning to create or to form. It is used with third-person subjects, as in “Företaget skapar nya jobb” or “Konstnären skapar ett verk.”

The verb belongs to the North Germanic language family. It is cognate with Danish skaber, Norwegian skaper, and Icelandic skapar, all sharing a common root related to making or forming. Related nouns include skapelse (creation) and skapande (creativity or the act of creating).

Forms and grammar: the infinitive is skapa, the present tense is skapar, and the simple past is skapade. The past participle used in perfect tenses is skapat, while skapad is an adjective form meaning created. The present perfect is built with har skapat.

Usage and context: skapar is employed across a wide range of contexts, from artistic and scientific creation to business projects and social initiatives. It is common in phrases that emphasize production, invention, or bringing something into existence. Related terms include skapande (creativity) and skapelse (a creation), which are frequently used in discussions of art, design, and innovation.

See also: skapare (creator), skapande (creativity), skapelse (creation).