vädjat

Vädjat is the past participle of the Swedish verb vädja, meaning to plead, beg, or entreat. As a past participle, vädjat is used with auxiliary verbs to form perfect tenses, most commonly the present perfect: "hon har vädjat till myndigheterna" (she has pleaded with the authorities). It can also appear in the past perfect: "de hade vädjat om hjälp" (they had pleaded for help). The form is uninflected for gender or number, as Swedish participles generally do not change for subject.

Usage and context: Vä dja is a verb that appears in formal, legal, diplomatic, and journalistic language, where a direct appeal or plea is being described. In standard Swedish, vädjat is a normal part of the verb's paradigm and is understood by speakers across registers. In everyday speech, speakers more commonly use the simple past tense vädjade or present tense vädjar, while vädjat remains correct and frequent in written and formal contexts.

Etymology and cognates: The word originates in Old Swedish and has cognates in other North Germanic languages, reflecting a longstanding sense of making an appeal or plea. Its relatives share the core meaning of requesting or imploring toward another party.

See also: vädja; plead; entreat.