välstädad

Välstädad is a Swedish adjective meaning thoroughly cleaned or neatly kept. It describes spaces, objects, or furnishings that have been cleaned to a high standard and are free of dirt and clutter. The term is formed with the prefix väl- meaning well or thoroughly, attached to the verb städa, to clean, and is used as a past participle adjective.

In usage, välstädad can be predicative, as in Rummet är välstädat, meaning the room is well cleaned. It can also be used attributively before a noun, for example ett välstädat rum or den välstädade lägenheten. In definite form the adjective typically follows standard Swedish inflection, for example det välstädade köket. The exact endings depend on gender and definiteness in the noun being described, but the meaning remains the same: the object has been cleaned to a high standard.

Common contexts for the term include real estate listings, hotels, offices, and households, where a well-cleaned property or area is a selling or quality factor. The prefix väl- signals thoroughness and quality in cleaning, and the word conveys more than mere cleanliness, implying regular upkeep and attention to tidiness.

Related terms in Swedish include other descriptions of care and upkeep, such as välvårdad (well maintained). Välstädad is a standard, neutral descriptor in written and spoken Swedish, suitable for formal and informal contexts alike.