sjösatt

This is the 12370th most frequent Swedish word.


sjösatt

Launched (referring to a boat or project).


Here, 'sjösatt' is used as a past participle meaning 'was launched' referring to a ship.

Fartyget blev sjösatt under en ceremoni.

The ship was launched during a ceremony.


In this instance, 'sjösatt' is used metaphorically to mean 'introduced or initiated' referring to a project.

Vi har sjösatt ett nytt projekt på jobbet.

We have launched a new project at work.


This usage of 'sjösättas' in passive form indicates the action of initiating or starting, in this case, a plan.

Planen måste sjösättas innan årets slut.

The plan must be launched before the end of the year.