uppställdes

"Uppställdes" is a Swedish verb form derived from the verb "uppställa," which means "to set up," "to establish," or "to arrange" in English. It is the past tense (preterite) and the passive voice form used in Swedish to indicate that something was set up, arranged, or aligned by an agent or in a general sense.

In grammatical terms, "uppställdes" functions as the third person singular past tense of "uppställas," the passive voice of "uppställa." It is commonly used in contexts such as sports events, exhibitions, or military formations, where objects, personnel, or structures are arranged or positioned.

For example, in a sentence: "Borgen uppställdes inför besökarna," which translates to "The castle was set up in front of the visitors." Here, "uppställdes" describes the act of setting up or arranging.

The verb "uppställa" itself originates from the Swedish "upp" (up) and "ställa" (to put or place), and has similar counterparts in English, such as "to erect" or "to assemble." Its usage spans various contexts including organizing items, constructing structures, or formal arrangements.

Understanding the form "uppställdes" is useful for interpreting descriptions of past arrangements and setups in Swedish texts, especially in historical, military, or event planning contexts.