Getting Things Done
When organizing a large event like a corporate gala, you can't do everything yourself. To say that you "get something done" or "have something done" by someone else, Swedish uses a construction very similar to English: the verb få (to get) + an object + a past participle.
| The boss must get the invitation printed. | Chefen måste få inbjudan tryckt. |
You can use this structure in any tense. Just conjugate få as usual (for example, to the past tense fick).
| Yesterday the assistant got the photographer booked for the gala. | Igår fick assistenten fotografen bokad till galan. |
Participle Agreement with Ett-words
Because the past participle describes the object, it acts like an adjective. This means it must agree with the object's gender and number.
If the object you are getting done is an ett-word—such as ett avtal (a contract)—the past participle changes to match it (usually taking a -t or -et ending).
| We will not get the contract signed until the sponsor has read the speech. | Vi får inte avtalet underskrivet förrän sponsorn har läst talet. |
Participle Agreement with Plurals
Similarly, if you are having multiple things done, the object is plural. For plural objects, the past participle usually takes an -a or -na ending.
| How did the assistant get all the contracts signed so fast? | Hur fick assistenten alla avtal underskrivna så fort? |
Delegating Tasks
This grammar structure pairs perfectly with the verb delegera (to delegate). Use them together to talk about managing your workload and ensuring every detail of the gala falls into place.
| The assistant must delegate and get the photographer booked. | Assistenten måste delegera och få fotografen bokad. |