adjectiveadjective

delaktig

involve

Definition & meaning

Delaktig means involved in, participating in, or having a share in something. It can describe active participation, a sense of inclusion, or responsibility for an action.

  • Hon var delaktig i beslutet. — She was involved in the decision.
  • Alla ska känna sig delaktiga. — Everyone should feel included.
  • Han var delaktig i brottet. — He was involved in the crime.

Grammar & Word origin

Delaktig is an adjective. Its forms include delaktigt and delaktiga. It is commonly followed by i when naming what someone is involved in.

The word is related to del , “part” or “share,” and the suffix -aktig, which helps form adjectives.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • involverad — “involved”; often emphasizes direct involvement in an activity or situation.
  • deltagande — “participating”; emphasizes taking part, rather than having a share in or responsibility for something.
  • medskyldig — “complicit”; specifically implies shared guilt or responsibility for wrongdoing.
  • utanför — “outside” or “left out”; contrasts with feeling included or involved.

Common phrases & collocations

  • delaktig i ett beslut — involved in a decision
  • känna sig delaktig — to feel included
  • göra någon delaktig — to involve someone or make someone a participant

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Examples

Alla elever var delaktiga i projektet.adjective

All the students were involved in the project.

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