Inskränkt

Inskränkt is an adjective in Swedish meaning restricted or limited in various senses. It can describe a physical boundary or area (ett inskränkt område), a time frame (en inskränkt tidsram), or a figurative limitation such as a narrow or prejudiced mindset (ett inskränkt synsätt). In common usage it often carries negative connotations when referring to attitudes or policies.

Etymology: The word is formed from the verb inskränka (“to restrict, to limit”) with the prefix in-, indicating a state of being confined or limited.

Usage: It is used in both formal and informal contexts. A government policy could be described as inskränkt if it unnecessarily restricts rights or freedoms. A person can be described as inskränkt if their thinking is narrow or provincial. The phrase inskränkt syn is a frequent collocation.

Translations: In English, inskränkt can be translated as “restricted” or “limited,” and in a pejorative sense as “narrow-minded” or “provincial.” Choice depends on context.

Examples:

- Ett inskränkt område kräver särskilda tillstånd.

- Det är en inskränkt tolkning av lagen.

- Han har en inskränkt syn på andra kulturer.

Related terms: begränsad, avgränsad, snäv; antonyms include öppen and fri. The term is common in contemporary Swedish, particularly in discussions of policy, culture, and attitudes.