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
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Examples
Alla elever var delaktiga i projektet.adjective
All the students were involved in the project.
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