Utstrekt

Utstrekt is a Swedish word that translates to "stretched out" or "extended" in English. It is a versatile adjective and past participle used in various contexts. As an adjective, it describes a state of being physically elongated, such as a cat that is utstrekt on the floor. It can also denote something that is spread out or vast, like a utstrekt landskap or a utstrekt synfält.

In a more abstract sense, utstrekt can refer to something that is prolonged or drawn out. For instance, a utstrekt diskusjon implies a lengthy conversation. It can also describe a prolonged period of time, such as utstrekt väntan, meaning a long wait.

As a past participle, utstrekt is formed from the verb "utstrekke," meaning to stretch out or extend. This can be used to describe an action that has been completed, such as "armarna blev utstrekt" (the arms were stretched out). The word's meaning often depends heavily on the context in which it is used, making it a nuanced term in the Swedish language.