Utbjuden

utbjuden is a Swedish word that functions as a past participle of the verb utbjud, meaning "to offer", "to present" or "to serve". The form utbjuden is used primarily in the sense of offering or presenting something to others, often food, a drink or some item for sale. It is derived from the prefix ut- (outside, outward) combined with the root bjud, which is related to the Old Norse bjǫ́ð, meaning "to invite" or "to give a gift". The participle is formed by adding –en to the root, following the pattern of many Swedish past participles. Utbjuden is employed in both spoken and written contexts. In culinary contexts it may be found as "utbjuden vin" or "utbjuden lagom", describing a beverage or a moderately sized portion that has been served. In commerce it can refer to goods that have been put on display or offered for sale, e.g., "utbjuden mjölk". The word is closely related to other Swedish terms such as bjud, bjudinn, and bjudande, all sharing a common theme of invitation or offering. Utbjuden is catalogued in major Swedish dictionaries and is a standard part of the language for describing the act of presenting something to others.