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stulen

steal

Stulen (Swedish) — Stolen (English)

Definition: The word "stulen" is the past participle form of the verb "stjäla," which means "to steal." Thus, "stulen" means "stolen" (something that has been taken without permission or unlawfully).

Explanation:

  • Stulen describes an object that has been unlawfully taken from someone.
  • It functions as an adjective or part of a passive construction.

Example:

  • "Den stulna bilen" = "The stolen car"

Similar Words:

  • Tagen: means "taken," but not necessarily unlawfully.
  • Borttagen: means "removed," e.g., taken away intentionally, but not implying theft.

Summary:

  • Stulen = Stolen (implying something taken without permission).
  • Tagen = Taken (neutral, no implication of theft).

This clarity is important in legal or moral contexts where the distinction matters.

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Examples

Min cykel är stulen.adjective

My bike is stolen.

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