Utbyggda

Utbyggda is a Swedish adjective meaning expanded, developed, or built out. It describes something that has been extended beyond its original size or scope, such as buildings, neighborhoods, infrastructure, or services. The form comes from the verb utbygga (to develop or build out) and the past participle utbyggd. The related noun utbyggnad denotes the process or result of expansion.

Grammatically, utbyggd forms agree with the noun in number and gender. For plural indefinite nouns, the form utbyggda is used, for example utbyggda bostadsområden. In singular forms, the ending differs by gender: en utbyggd byggnad (masculine/feminine), ett utbyggt hus (neuter). In definite plural constructions, the form is utbyggda followed by the definite plural suffix, for example de utbyggda byggnaderna.

Usage and nuance: utbyggda is commonly used in urban planning, architecture, and infrastructure discussions to denote areas or elements that have been expanded or modernized. It can refer to physical changes, such as new housing blocks or extended railway lines, as well as to broader development initiatives that add capacity and services to a region.

Examples:

- De utbyggda bostadsområdena har förändrat stadens karaktär.

- Planen innehåller flera utbyggda vägar och stationsområden.

Related terms include utbyggnad (the process of expansion) and byggnad (building). The concept emphasizes growth beyond the original construction and is frequently found in official planning and architectural contexts.