skydda

Skydda is a Swedish verb meaning to protect, shield, or safeguard someone or something from harm, danger, or unwanted influence. It is a transitive verb and is commonly used with direct objects and with prepositions such as mot (against) or från (from). The related noun skydd means protection or shield, and the verb is etymologically linked to that noun.

In everyday language, skydda or skydda? The verb is formed from the noun skydd with the usual infinitive suffix -a. The past participle used as an adjective is skyddad (protected), and the present participle skyddande (protecting) is used to describe ongoing protection. The verb can appear in active constructions (someone protects something) and in passive or reflexive contexts (something is protected).

Usage and contexts: skydda is common across safety, law, healthcare, and information security. It can describe protecting people, animals, property, environments, or data. In policy and legal language, it appears in phrases like protecting rights, protecting the environment, or protecting personal data under data protection frameworks.

Etymology and related terms: skydda is derived from the noun skydd (protection, shield). Related terms include skyddsåtgärder (protective measures), skyddsrum (bunker or shelter), and other compounds formed from skydd. The concept centers on preventing harm, reducing risk, and preserving integrity or privacy.

See also: skydd, protection, shield.