Användbart

Användbart is a Swedish adjective meaning usable or practical. It describes objects, tools, methods, or information that can be used effectively to achieve a goal and that fulfill their intended function. The form agrees with the noun in gender and number: ett användbart verktyg (neuter singular), en användbar lösning (common singular), användbara instruktioner (plural).

Etymology and inflection: the word is formed from the verb använda (to use) with the suffix -bar, a common Germanic-derived ending that signals capability or suitability. In Swedish, adjectives of this type decline to match the noun: användbart for neuter singular, användbar for common singular, and användbara for plural.

Usage and nuances: användbart emphasizes practical utility and effectiveness rather than value judgments. It is commonly used in technical, instructional, and everyday contexts to denote that something can be put to use in a straightforward or efficient way. It is closely related to, but not identical with, synonyms such as praktiskt (practical), nyttigt (useful), and funktionell (functional). The noun form användbarhet refers to usability or ease of use, particularly in product design, software, and user interfaces.

Related terms and alternatives: brukbar is another synonym, often with a slightly stronger sense of suitability in a given context. In discussions of software and products, you may encounter phrases like “användbarhet” (usability) and “användbar funktion” (a usable feature).

Examples: Det här verktyget är mycket användbart. Denna manual ger användbara instruktioner.