Inbyggt

Inbyggt is an adjective used in Swedish to describe something that is integrated into or built into another object. A built-in feature is considered part of the original design rather than an external add-on. The term is common in descriptions of consumer electronics, architecture, furniture, and software. In Norwegian, a closely related term innebygd is used with a similar meaning.

Etymology and forms: The word comes from the verb bygga (to build) with the prefix in- meaning inside, plus the participle byggt (built). The neuter singular form is inbyggt, the common gender singular form is inbyggd, and the plural form is inbyggda. The form used depends on the gender and number of the noun it modifies.

Usage examples: Ett inbyggt minne i en dator describes memory that is built into the computer. En inbyggd funktion refers to a built-in function. Plural examples include inbyggda högtalare (built-in speakers). The term is especially common for hardware features, but can also appear in descriptions of software features that are part of the system’s core rather than optional components.

Terminology notes: In computing contexts, built-in may refer to hardware facilities or integrated capabilities. For embedded software or systems, other terms such as inbäddad or inneboende can be used, depending on nuance. The distinction between inbyggt/inbyggd and related terms is primarily about whether the feature is considered an integral part of the design versus something externally added or contained.