Trasigt

Trasigt is a Swedish adjective meaning damaged or broken, typically used for objects that no longer function properly or are in poor condition. It is the neuter singular form of trasig, and it is commonly used in everyday language to describe items such as devices, tools, or furniture, as well as infrastructure like roads or locks. The phrase det är trasigt (it is broken/damaged) is a standard way to state the condition of something. In plural or definite contexts, the adjective forms to match the noun, for example trasiga apparater (broken appliances) or de trasiga låsen (the broken locks).

In addition to its literal sense, trasigt can be used metaphorically to describe systems, plans, or ideas that are considered flawed, outdated, or worn out, as in ett trasigt system (a broken/ineffective system) or en trasig plan (a flawed plan). The term is common in both informal speech and descriptive writing, and it often conveys a sense of practical or functional failure rather than mere cosmetic wear.

Etymology traces the word to the base form trasig and the neuter suffix -t, a common pattern in Swedish for adjectives used to describe neutral nouns. The exact historical origins of trasig are not always specified in concise sources, but it has long been a standard part of Swedish adjective usage with a broad range of physical and metaphorical applications.

Synonyms and related terms include skadad (damaged), förstörd (ruined), or trasig in a broader sense of worn or defective. Antonyms include hel (whole), intakt (intact), and komplett (complete).