tända
Tända is a Swedish verb meaning to light or ignite, and to switch on something that emits light or heat. It is used with candles, fires, lamps, stoves, and electrical devices, and refers to starting combustion or illumination. The verb can be used both literally and in extended senses, such as starting a process or triggering interest.
Origins and cognates: The form tända comes from Old Swedish and is cognate with Danish tænde and
Conjugation: Infinitive tända; present tense tänder; past tense tände; past participle tänt; imperative tänd. Present perfect
Usage and phrases: Common collocations include tända ljuset, tända ett ljus, tända en brasa, and tända lampan.
Variants and related terms: tändsticka (match), tändare (lighter), tändnings- as a prefix in compounds; expressions such