uppkallda

Uppkallda is a Swedish term used as a past participle adjective or noun to describe persons who have been summoned by an authority to appear or participate in a proceeding, meeting, or inquiry. In contemporary Swedish, the most common plural form is uppkallade; uppkallda is primarily found as a variant spelling in older texts or in dialectal usage.

Etymology and orthography: The word derives from uppkalla, meaning to summon or call up. The prefix upp- emphasizes completion or elevation in this construction. While uppkallade is the standard modern form, uppkallda appears in historical documents and some regional writings, where it is generally treated as a variant rather than a separate or distinct term.

Usage and nuance: The term is most often found in legal, administrative, or historical contexts. It denotes individuals who have been officially summoned by an authority to present themselves or provide testimony. Examples in practice may appear in official notices, court records, or archival materials. The exact rendering—uppkallade or uppkallda—depends on the text’s period, orthographic conventions, and the preferred spelling of the source.

Notes: Because uppkallda is less common in modern standard Swedish, contemporary writers typically prefer uppkallade for clarity and consistency. If encountered, uppkallda is usually interpreted as an archaic or variant form of uppkallade.

See also: kallelse (summons), uppkalla (to summon), kalla (to call).