Spetsigt

Spetsigt is a Swedish adjective meaning sharp-pointed or keen. It is the neuter singular form of spetsig and is used with neuter nouns to indicate physical sharpness or figurative acuity. For example, ett spetsigt blad describes a blade with a sharp tip, and ett spetsigt argument describes a sharp or incisive argument.

Etymology and inflection: Spetsigt derives from spets, meaning point or tip, plus the adjectival suffix -ig. The base form spetsig is used with common gender nouns (en-kniv: en spetsig kniv), while the neuter form spetsigt is used with neuter nouns (ett spetsigt blad). In plural, the form is spetsiga (spetsiga ord, spetsiga kommentarer).

Usage notes: In everyday Swedish, spetsig is the more common form for many contexts, especially with non-neuter nouns. Spetsigt is the correct neuter singular inflection and is required when the noun is neuter; for example, ett spetsigt blad or ett spetsigt ord. The adjective can describe tangible objects as well as metaphorical sharpness, such as keen language, biting critique, or precise reasoning.

Related terms: Synonyms include skarp and vass, which express sharpness in either physical or figurative senses. The antonym is trubbig, used for blunt or dull. Spetsig and spetsigt are closely linked to the noun spets (point) and reflect the same semantic domain of pointedness and acuity.

See also: Adjective inflection in Swedish, grammar of gendered nouns, and other descriptive terms for physical sharpness and intellectual acuity.