Gynnsamma

Gynnsam is a Swedish adjective meaning favorable or advantageous, especially with regard to achieving a specific aim. The form gynnsamma is the plural form used before plural nouns, while gynnsamt is the neuter form used predicatively with neuter nouns or as an adverbial predicative. The word describes conditions, forecasts, plans, or outcomes that are beneficial or well suited to a goal. It is common in formal or semi-formal writing, such as economics, law, or policy discussions, but also appears in everyday language.

Origin and morphology: The adjective derives from the verb gynna, meaning to benefit or to favor, with the suffix -sam producing an adjective meaning “characterized by” or “having the property of.”

Usage notes: Gynnsam typically refers to a situation that is favorable for a particular objective, depending on context and perspective. In some contexts it carries a sense of practicality or strategic advantage. More neutral alternatives include fördelaktig, nyttig, or lämplig.

Examples:

- De gynnsamma villkoren för projektet gör det möjligt att investera.

- Prognosen ser gynnsam ut.

- ett gynnsamt läge för företaget

- Det vore gynnsamt att satsa på förnybar energi.

See also: gynna (verb); fördelaktig; lämplig; nyttig. Cognates exist in neighboring Scandinavian languages with similar meanings, such as gavnlig or gynnom/ gynnas, depending on language.