värdesatt

Värdesatt is a Swedish term that functions as both a past participle and an adjective derived from the verb värdesätta. It denotes that something has been assigned value or is regarded as valuable, either in a monetary sense or in terms of importance or esteem. The core idea is valuation, either through formal appraisal or through perceived worth.

Etymology and grammar: värdesätta is formed from värde (value) and sätta (to set). The verb is transitive and can appear in forms such as värdesätter (present), värdesatte (simple past), and värdesatt, which also serves as the past participle. In perfect tense it is used with hjälppverbet har, as in har värdesatt. As an adjective or pale participle, värdesatt can modify a noun, as in en värdesatt egendom, or appear in passive-like constructions with av to indicate the valuing party (värdesatt av experter).

Usage: The term is common in financial and asset valuation, where maningar to appraise or price objects are described as värdesätts. It is also used more broadly to express appreciation or esteem, for example: Vi värdesätter deras bidrag. In formal valuation contexts, värdera or värdering is often preferred, while värdesätta emphasizes recognition and perceived worth.

Examples: Experterna har värdesatt fastigheten till cirka två miljoner kronor. Företagets policy har värdesatts av kunderna. The choice between värdesätta and synonyms depends on whether the emphasis is on objective appraisal or subjective appreciation.

See also: värde, värdering, uppskatta, värdera.