Kortfattade

Kortfattade is a Swedish adjective meaning concise or succinct. It is used to describe statements, texts, or descriptions that convey information briefly and to the point, without unnecessary detail. The form kortfattade is the plural form, used with plural nouns, as in de kortfattade rapporterna or de kortfattade meningarna. The singular form is kortfattad, as in en kortfattad sammanfattning. The adverbial form is kortfattat, for example, Texten var kortfattat beskriven, or han sade det kortfattat.

Etymology and sense

The word is built from kort meaning short and fattad, a past participle form related to fattas and fatta, historically linked to grasping or understanding. The combination conveys an idea of information that is short and easy to grasp, i.e., readily comprehensible. In some contexts, kortfattad may carry a neutral to positive connotation of clarity, though it can also suggest terseness if overused.

Usage and style

Kortfattad is common in both spoken and written Swedish, especially in formal or analytical writing where precision is valued. It is often preferred over longer, more elaborate formulations when the goal is efficiency. Synonyms include koncis and kärnfull, with koncis sometimes bearing a more formal tone. Phrases such as kortfattad redogörelse, kortfattad sammanfattning, and kortfattat uttalande are typical in journalism, academia, and business communication. The choice between kortfattad and related terms often depends on context, audience, and desired tone.